# Avian influenza threatens non-stop 'war' on poultry
						 | The Poultry Site

> Reuters reports that avian influenza has become endemic in some wild bird populations on several continents, making it a year-round risk for poultry. Argentina and Uruguay declared national sanitary emergencies after confirming their first infections.

- Date: 2023-02-16 · published 2023-02-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/37480-avian-influenza-threatens-non-stop-war-on-poultry-the-poultry-site
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Endemic wild-bird infection means poultry outbreaks are likely to persist, which keeps supply tight and supports chicken prices. Buyers should expect continued disruption to global poultry supply.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- thepoultrysite.com: https://www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2023/02/avian-influenza-threatens-non-stop-war-on-poultry

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