Why are eggs so expensive? Whatcom farmers weigh in on bird flu outbreak, U.S. shortage
Egg prices at Bellingham stores in December ranged from $2.47 to $5.29 per dozen. By Jan. 2, the same brands ranged from $3.49 to $6.99. The egg shortage and price increase is blamed on a recent bird flu outbreak, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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.
Bird flu outbreak causes national egg shortage
Experts with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said, there are several reasons as to why egg production is down, but the main reason is an outbreak of the bird flu. Experts say over the last two to three years, several outbreaks have impacted egg farms all over the U.S.
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,
Avian Influenza causing nationwide egg shortage
Are you having a hard time finding eggs? You're not alone. Alina Lee tells us what's behind a nationwide egg shortage.
Is bird flu to blame for higher egg prices?
Two different strains of bird flu have been cropping up across the country, posing a threat to livestock and possibly raising prices at the grocery store. So far, only one case has been reported in Vermont,
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Cold and flu season in full swing, respiratory illness outbreaks growing
According to the CDC, so far this season there have already been 5,000 deaths from the flu, 110,000 hospitalizations and 16 ...
Michigan continues to deal with bird flu outbreaks after recent case in Oakland County
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
Lincoln Park Zoo says harbor seal and Chilean flamingo died of avian flu
Officials at Lincoln Park Zoo confirmed Wednesday that a harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo each died of highly pathogenic ...
Chilean flamingo and harbor seal dead from bird flu at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
After two animals died of bird flu in Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo’s bird house will be closed for the near future.
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Washington farms taking precaution, watching warily as bird flu outbreak continues
As her daughter scoops up one of the chickens, Broox Daniel steadies its head. She opens up its beak and puts a swab inside.
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
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Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
and the US has been preparing for the threat of a new flu outbreak for a long time. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a broad term that refers to several types of influenza that normally infect ...
Worried about the state of poultry products amid bird flu outbreak? Here's what to know
Eggs have disappeared from some grocery stores' shelves, making it hard for shoppers to find and purchase eggs; and the bird flu is largely why.
East Texas farmers taking protective measures to protect livestock during bird flu outbreak
Bird flu is a type of Influenza that primary affects birds,” says Richard Wallace, an Infectious Disease Health Expert at UT ...
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'It's very scarce': Local grocery store feels impact of bird flu
A carton of eggs is a grocery store staple for many families, but recently, shoppers may have noticed an increase in price ...