# At least 1.7 million birds culled due to bird flu, according to egg body | News | The Grocer

> The British Free Range Egg Producers Association estimates at least 1.7 million UK birds have been culled due to bird flu, covering the egg industry only. Defra reported 53 UK cases but declined to update culling figures, and the British Poultry Council says labour shortages are hampering response.

- Date: 2021-12-20 · published 2021-12-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region UK · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/43594-at-least-1-7-million-birds-culled-due-to-bird-flu-according-to-egg-body-news
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Large culls reduce UK egg and poultry supply, supporting higher prices for eggs and poultry meat and tightening feed demand for layers and broilers.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- thegrocer.co.uk: https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/at-least-17-million-birds-culled-due-to-bird-flu-according-to-egg-body/663046.article

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