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More than 43 million of the 58 million birds culled to control bird flu have been egg-laying hens, giving the outbreak an outsized impact on egg prices. Egg farmers also cite high feed, fuel and labor costs as contributing to rising prices.
Losses concentrated in layers keep egg supply tight, and high feed costs add to the cost pressure on producers.
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