# Egg Availability Diminished due to Avian Influenza – Eggs.ie

> A low pathogenic H6N1 avian influenza outbreak in County Monaghan, Ireland, has cut table egg production by an estimated 10-15%. Demand rose by more than 30%, forcing Ireland to import eggs.

- Date: 2020-05-12 · published 2020-05-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/53138-egg-availability-diminished-due-to-avian-influenza-eggs-ie
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

A regional egg supply shortfall increases import demand and tightens egg prices, though the impact on feed grain demand is minimal.

## Sources

- eggs.ie: https://eggs.ie/egg-availability-diminished-due-to-avian-influenza/

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