# Poultry producers prepare for impact of H5 bird flu spread - ABC listen

> More than 120 wild birds in Australia have confirmed H5 bird flu infections. Poultry farmers are preparing for potential stock losses, and consumers could face higher egg prices and shortages.

- Date: 2026-08-06 · published 2026-08-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17919-poultry-producers-prepare-for-impact-of-h5-bird-flu-spread-abc-listen
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Spread into wild birds raises the risk of commercial outbreaks, which would cut poultry output and lift egg and chicken prices. Feed demand from layers and broilers would fall if losses occur.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- abc.net.au: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/poultry-producers-prepare-for-impact-of-h5-bird-flu/107006900

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