# HPAI detections continue as 2023 comes to a close - United Egg Producers

> Since Oct. 31, 2023, 10 commercial layer flocks have had HPAI detections, affecting 10.5 million layers. The total outbreak since February 2022 has reached 1,012 poultry detections and over 72.54 million birds. Wild bird detections rose to 8,365, and HPAI could persist into January.

- Date: 2023-12-14 · published 2023-12-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32703-hpai-detections-continue-as-2023-comes-to-a-close-united-egg-producers
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Continued layer losses reduce feed demand from egg producers and keep egg supply tight, supporting egg prices more than feed prices.

## Sources

- unitedegg.com: https://unitedegg.com/hpai-detections-continue-as-2023-comes-to-a-close/

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