Avian Influenza reaches birds in Crawford County

Avian Influenza reaches birds in Crawford County

ROBINSON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— Avian Influenza or bird flu, has made its way to Crawford County in Illinois. According to a press release from the Crawford County Health Department, they were notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health that birds in the area had tested positive for the disease. This comes after over 30 Indiana counties had shown to have infected birds as well. State Representative Tonya Pfaff and Mayor Brandon Sakbun hoste…

The worst bird flu outbreak in US history leads to high egg prices and empty shelves. Enticing: On the other side of the border, eggs are still cheap.

Shortages eggsposed as bird flu restrictions lift - Cowra Guardian

Consumers across the state have been scrambling to find eggs, as supermarkets restock after an avian influenza outbreak. However, local retailers and grocers may have cracked the market, managing to fill the gap, either buying directly from producers, or circumventing long supply chains altogether. The bird flu outbreak saw farms and private chook pens put on lockdown in NSW, the ACT, Victoria and WA, with producers required to humanely cull ten…

Avian flu impacts egg prices and local Spokane County homesteaders

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The avian flu is causing a shortage of birds, impacting egg prices at grocery stores and local diners.

USDA Explores Why US Egg Shortage Contrasts with Canada's Abundant Supply

As the U.S. grapples with record-high egg prices and shortages due to avian flu, Canada’s egg market remains stable and well-supplied. The stark contrast between the two neighboring countries has caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is now exploring alternative production methods. Mike von Massow, a food economist at the University of Guelph in Ontario, highlights the difference: “We have not had any shortage of eggs…

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