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Cal-Maine Foods, the largest US fresh egg producer, halted production at a Texas facility after bird flu was detected there. The company depopulated about 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, roughly 3.6% of its flock.
The loss of nearly 2 million layers tightens egg supply and could lift egg prices. The impact on feed demand is small relative to the broader market.
npr.orgAyana ArchieApr 3, 2024Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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