# Does avian influenza actually lead to lower broiler prices? | DCA Market Intelligence

> DCA Market Intelligence notes that the poultry meat price has paused its decline, but broiler prices continue to edge lower. The article argues avian influenza has not raised broiler prices and instead adds downward pressure.

- Date: 2026-01-19 · published 2026-01-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Europe · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21208-does-avian-influenza-actually-lead-to-lower-broiler-prices-dca-market
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

If avian flu depresses rather than lifts chicken prices, feed demand from broiler producers may stay soft, weighing on corn and soymeal usage.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- dcamarketintelligence.com: https://www.dcamarketintelligence.com/insight/2997/does-avian-influenza-actually-lead-to-lower-broiler-prices

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