Over 20 Million US Chickens Killed By Bird Flu, Contributing To Egg Price Rises
The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has led to the deaths of millions of egg-laying chickens in the US. The deaths that have occurred over the last three months have had significant impact on the prices of eggs,
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows, marking the worst toll inflicted on America's egg supply since the outbreak began.
Almost a million chickens at an Ohio farm tested positive for bird flu. What to know
Humans are unlikely to get sick, but will pets be affected? Are egg prices rising with the spread of the illness?
Egg supply dwindles due to Bird Flu outbreaks
The price of eggs keeps going up, reaching record highs of nearly $9 a dozen in certain parts of the U.S.
Pitt County Cooperative Extension looks into egg shortage amidst Bird Flu
If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you’ve probably noticed there’s less eggs on the shelves. That’s because of a shortage currently caused by Avian Flu, also known as the Bird Flu. The North Carolina Egg Association said more than 40 million egg-laying hens have been effected by Avian Flu.
U.S. Egg Shortage Crisis: Avian Flu Impact and Rising Costs
The United States is grappling with a significant egg shortage that has seen prices skyrocket in recent months, a situation exacerbated by an outbreak of avian flu. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the avian flu claimed the lives of over 17 million egg-laying hens in November and December,
Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been ...
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Poultry farms ‘on high alert’ as bird flu outbreaks kill 344K Michigan turkeys
The virus has affected 344,100 birds in the last month at Michigan commercial farms on the west side of the state.
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Almost a million chickens in Ohio tested positive for bird flu. Here's what to know
Nearly a million chickens tested positive for bird flu at a farm in a western county ... It is deadly in poultry flocks, sometimes killing an entire flock within days, according to the USDA.