# Poultry sector will take 17 months to recover from avian flu, say experts

> South Africa's layer hen stock is projected to fall to an all-time low of 17.3 million birds, down 23.8% from 2019, due to avian flu. Experts expect the industry to need at least 17 months to recover.

- Date: 2023-10-23 · published 2023-10-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33636-poultry-sector-will-take-17-months-to-recover-from-avian-flu-say-experts
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

A prolonged decline in layer numbers keeps egg and poultry supply short for well over a year, supporting prices and sustaining demand for feed.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- iol.co.za: https://iol.co.za/business-report/companies/2023-10-23-poultry-sector-will-take-17-months-to-recover-from-avian-flu-say-experts/

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