# Bird flu epidemic inflates egg prices

> Avian flu outbreaks in Iowa and Minnesota have culled over 6 million birds in the last 30 days, pushing US retail egg prices to an average of $2.56 per dozen large eggs last week. USDA forecasts egg prices rising 62% in the second quarter of 2024. Officials say the risk to the public remains low.

- Date: 2024-06-21 · published 2024-06-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/29769-bird-flu-epidemic-inflates-egg-prices
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Mass culling reduces laying hen numbers and drives egg prices higher, with the forecast increase signalling a sustained supply squeeze. Lower layer flocks reduce demand for layer feed over the coming months.

## Sources

- iowaagconnection.com: https://iowaagconnection.com/news/bird-flu-epidemic-inflates-egg-prices

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