USA: Avian influenza emergency order in Michigan, higher egg prices

Published 2024년 5월 6일

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The US poultry industry is currently facing a severe outbreak of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with over 90 million chickens and 9,000 wild birds infected in the past two years, including recent outbreaks in Michigan and dairy cattle. This outbreak has led to the death or culling of over 14 million hens, causing a significant decline in egg production, which is expected to increase egg prices by about 22% in 2024. The outbreak has also resulted in the USDA culling over 8.8 million birds in the last month. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has declared a state of emergency and is implementing measures to address the situation. The outbreak has also affected dairy herds in multiple states, with the USDA confirming infections in 36 dairy herds in 9 states, and the disease spreading through contaminated grass, water, or direct contact. This has resulted in egg prices fluctuating globally, with countries like Japan, Europe, Russia, South Africa, India, Nigeria, Mexico, Norway, and Indonesia experiencing historically high prices due to various factors, including the bird flu in Japan and high demand for eggs as a substitute for expensive meat.

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Highly-pathogenic avian influenza continues to plague the US poultry sector. Reuters recently reported that over the last 2 years in the US, over 90 million chickens and more than 9,000 wild birds have been infected with the current strain of H5N1. In the last 30 days, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 11 commercial flocks have been infected and 8 backyard flocks, with total birds infected 8.8 million. A good number of the infections have happened in the state of Michigan. On 2 May, the state government declared a ‘Determination of Extraordinary Emergency’ and implemented an ‘HPAI [highly pathogenic avian influenza] Risk Reduction Response Order’, which applies to all commercial poultry and dairy facilities. “This outbreak has highlighted areas within our industry that require immediate attention,” said Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development director, Tim Boring. “Producers must immediately implement robust biosecurity practices and create ...

Source: Poultryworld