Just before Thanksgiving, record turkey and egg prices indicate tension in the US poultry sector
Turkey Meat
United States
Published Sep 29, 2022
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The effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza, inflation and more on the turkey and other poultry markets. Autumn has arrived and G's Thanksgiving Day.
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The Effects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu, Inflation and More on the Turkey Market and Other Poultry Markets Autumn is here and Thanksgiving is coming. As many begin planning their holiday meal, one of the questions being asked is, "Will there be enough turkeys for Thanksgiving?" There are many factors that fuel this question. High prices, highly pathogenic bird flu and inflation have attracted the attention of consumers and media across the country. This Market Intel will address the current issues influencing the turkey industry and what consumers can expect as we approach Thanksgiving and beyond. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza The first case of avian influenza in the US in a commercial or backyard flock since the 2014/2015 outbreak occurred on February 8, 2022, at a commercial turkey meat operation in Indiana. Since then, there have been 468 avian influenza detections in 2022. As wild birds made their pilgrimage north in the spring, they spread avian influenza to 33 states. ...
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