
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has remained a serious threat to US poultry in 2025, with prolonged outbreaks causing biosecurity fatigue among producers. Arkansas confirmed a new HPAI case in Cleveland County on Dec.
19, after earlier cases affecting about 107,000 broilers and 19,500 breeders. Turkey farmers also face metapneumovirus alongside bird flu, while chicken meat prices remain reasonably inexpensive.
Recurring flock losses tighten poultry supply and can support feed demand for corn and soybean meal, but chicken prices are currently soft, so the price effect is limited.
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