Bird flu outbreak raises egg prices, affects poultry industry
Quartz — April 3, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: An outbreak of bird flu could raise egg prices, with a 50% increase to nearly $3 per dozen in February. Cal-Maine culled 1.6 million hens due to the virus. The USDA confirmed avian flu in U.S. wild birds and poultry. Chicken prices rose by 6 cents from last year to $1.95. Avian flu was also found in dairy herds, but the risk to the public and milk supply is low.
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