Egg prices surge around the world in the aftermath of avian influenza, more than 5 times higher

Egg prices around the world fluctuate in the aftermath of avian influenza. According to the New York Times (NYT) on the 12th (local time), about 57 million poultry have been affected since the outbreak of avian influenza was detected in February last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture killed more than 44 million laying hens last year alone to help contain the spread of the virus. This number accounts for 4 to 5 percent of laying hens across the United States. Accordingly, the average price of 12 large grade A eggs in the United States in January last year rose from $ 1.39 (about 1,720 won) to $ 4.25 (about 5,260 won) earlier this month. In California, the price of 12 large A-class eggs also recorded $7.37 (approximately 9,110 won). In Japan, about 10.08 million birds, including chickens, were slaughtered until the last 10 days after avian influenza was discovered in Hokkaido in October of last year. done. There are 130 million laying hens across Japan, of which 8% have been ...