Where are the eggs? How California shortages reflect a bird flu contagion
Empty egg shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California.
Eggs prices keep climbing, supplies dropping amid bird flu
Consumers can blame bird flu for the disruptions in the egg market, experts say. Close to 40 million egg-laying hens that are part of the commercial egg supply chain died as a result of the influenza strain and also because of fires.
Bird flu wave keeps egg prices high
Economists aren’t sure when the ongoing U.S. egg shortages will end, which is driving up costs for customers. Another wave of bird flu infections is to blame for the crisis.
Egg prices 2025: Growing bird flu outbreak causing shortages, higher prices
The escalating bird flu crisis is ravaging the nation's supply of eggs, leading to increased prices and presenting an immediate challenge for the Trump administration. Why it matters: An outbreak of avian influenza is growing and has affected nearly 13 million birds in the last 30 days,
America is in the middle of an egg shortage, causing prices to rise
The highly contagious avian influenza has wreaked havoc on the egg market. In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus.
Egg prices soar as avian flu disrupts supply chain
Experts say the prices are high for a number of reasons, but the biggest is the ongoing impact of avian flu outbreaks.
New Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed In California: CDC Steps Up Efforts Amid Outbreak
The CDC has confirmed a new human H5N1 bird flu case in California, raising the US total to 67. Most cases involve farm ...
Why are eggs so expensive in California? Here's what to know about prices and supply
With the prices of everything from gas to feed on the upswing, so too is the price of getting eggs on shelves. Average U.S.
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Avian flu surge continues on US poultry farms as feds address contamination of raw pet food
The latest poultry outbreak confirmation from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) includes a ...
California announces ban on some fair livestock exhibits, shows amid bird flu concerns
There's been 66 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans in the U.S. with California having 37 reported cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is no evidence the ...
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California Issues New Ban on Dairy Cattle and Poultry Shows in Response to H5N1 Bird Flu
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat ...
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Where are all the eggs? Bird flu's spread not the only culprit in crisis of global proportions
IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the ...
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Which states had the most flocks hit by HPAI in 2024?
California, Minnesota, South Dakota Michigan and Iowa all reached double digits when it came to flocks infected.
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What we know — and don’t know — about avian flu
Why the results surprised anyone is itself a surprise. After the state of California began testing dairy herds for highly ...
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Penn State Educator Helps With Bird Flu Response in California
With the avian influenza threat rising in Pennsylvania, J. Craig Williams got a chance to help where the disease is already ...
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H5N1 strikes more US poultry flocks, pet cats
As avian flu outbreaks continue to hit US poultry farm s and backyard flocks, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal ...