egg, bird flu

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.
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. National Bagel Day: Where to get the best bagels in western Massachusetts It’s all due to outbreaks of Bird Flu.
When Was the Last Bird Flu Outbreak? Chart Shows Spike in Cases
At least 66 people in the U.S. tested positive for the bird flu during 2024, including 63 cases that resulted from exposure to infected livestock, according to the
Egg prices continue to climb amid the bird flu outbreak
Photos of bare grocery refrigerator cases and tales of egg prices gone wild have been rampant on social media this winter. The scenes aren’t manufactured drama. The U.S. Department of Agriculture noted last week that some grocery stores have been limiting the number of cartons customers can buy and hanging signs announcing shortages where cartons of eggs would normally be stacked.
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.
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.
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,
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 ...
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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 ...
Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks
The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organisation for ...
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 ...
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Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife
If you have a backyard birth feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks ...