Mike Pearson tells us the toll Avian influenza has left behind since 2021 and what preparation is being done for the future.
Only eight months ago, eggs were setting record prices. The leading cause was the highly contagious avian influenza.
In 2022, 43 million laying birds were lost due to the virus.
In 2023– the virus outbreaks have decreased due to the virus cycle and less birds were lost.
Dr. John Clifford, of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), addressed producers at the chicken marketing summit. He said the industry has made big strides. He added that producers have…
