# USDA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Rapid Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States – American Association of Swine Veterinarians

> USDA's APHIS is leading a response to highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in 29 states and affecting more than 33 million domestic birds. The Agriculture Secretary approved transferring nearly $263 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation to APHIS to support state-level response efforts.

- Date: 2022-05-04 · published 2022-05-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16277-usda-takes-action-to-ensure-continued-rapid-response-to-highly-pathogenic-avian
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Large bird losses cut US poultry and egg supply, supporting chicken and egg-linked feed demand shifts. The funding signals the outbreak will continue, keeping supply pressure in place.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- aasv.org: https://www.aasv.org/2022/05/usda-takes-action-to-ensure-continued-rapid-response-to-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-the-united-states/

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