# Could the avian flu outbreak increase the cost of chicken? : NPR

> Avian flu has been confirmed in poultry in 17 states this year, with outbreaks in Nebraska, Delaware, Maryland, South Dakota and Wisconsin. USDA data show retail chicken breast prices rose sharply in one week.

- Date: 2022-03-26 · published 2022-03-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/42266-could-the-avian-flu-outbreak-increase-the-cost-of-chicken-npr
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Flock losses reduce poultry supply and push up chicken prices, which can support broiler demand and feed use if the outbreak spreads.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- npr.org: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/26/1089006048/avian-flu-is-infecting-u-s-poultry-flocks-it-could-affect-the-price-of-chicken-t

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