# HPAI slowed dramatically in April

> Bird losses from HPAI fell 95% in April compared with the February peak, totaling about 615,000 birds across 11 commercial farms and six backyard flocks. Confirmed cases in domestic flocks were limited to six states. Losses through four months of 2026 exceed 21.2 million birds.

- Date: 2026-05-04 · published 2026-05-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19266-hpai-slowed-dramatically-in-april
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

The sharp April drop eases supply concerns for eggs and poultry, reinforcing the price softness in eggs. Lower culling also means fewer layer losses that would otherwise support feed demand.

## Sources

- meatingplace.com: https://meatingplace.com/hpai-slowed-dramatically-in-april/

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