# Report shows avian influenza impact on chicken, egg production - Texas Farm Bureau

> USDA's Chicken and Eggs Summary shows 2022 layer numbers averaged 379 million, down 3%, and total egg output fell about 2% to 110 billion eggs due to HPAI. Wholesale prices dipped then recovered in February as retailers increased purchasing, with large Grade A shell eggs near $4.82 per dozen.

- Date: 2023-02-23 · published 2023-02-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/37332-report-shows-avian-influenza-impact-on-chicken-egg-production-texas-farm-bureau
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Lower layer flock and egg output keep egg prices elevated and tied to bird flu risk, with the migratory season a key upside risk to supply.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- texasfarmbureau.org: https://texasfarmbureau.org/report-shows-avian-influenza-impact-on-chicken-egg-production/

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