# How deadly bird flu sparked explosive outbreaks in 2022 — and why it matters for global health | CBC News

> Canada has had roughly 270 farms and production facilities hit by a highly contagious avian influenza strain in 2022, with about 4.7 million domestic birds affected. Scientists warn the global outbreaks, which affected more than 70 countries, pose risks to bird populations and possibly human health.

- Date: 2022-12-17 · published 2022-12-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16227-how-deadly-bird-flu-sparked-explosive-outbreaks-in-2022-and-why-it-matters-for
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Canadian poultry losses tighten domestic poultry supply and reduce feed demand for corn and meal in the region. The effect on world feed prices is modest relative to larger outbreaks.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bearish ▼
- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cbc.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bird-flu-outbreaks-threat-1.6684560

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