# Farm Progress America, August 9, 2023

> Farm Progress America reviews the toll of avian flu since 2021, noting 43 million laying birds were lost in 2022 and outbreaks have decreased in 2023. Industry leaders describe biosecurity gains and cautious plans for vaccination.

- Date: 2023-08-09 · published 2023-08-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/34577-farm-progress-america-august-9-2023
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Fewer outbreaks in 2023 point to recovering poultry supply, reducing upward pressure on egg and chicken prices and feed demand tied to layer flocks.

## Sources

- farmprogress.com: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/farm-progress-america-august-9-2023

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