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Low pathogenic avian influenza (H6N1) was confirmed in five commercial poultry flocks in Monaghan, Ireland, four of them table egg layers. Authorities say the strain does not affect human health but can significantly reduce egg output, while panic buying during COVID-19 has added to retail egg shortages.
Lower layer output combined with surging retail demand tightens egg supply, supporting prices and restocking demand for birds. Feed demand from layer flocks may fall if output is cut, though the effect on feed grains is modest.
farmersjournal.ieHannah Quinn-MulliganMar 25, 2020After 145 past neutral disease events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.7%), and +0.0% over 20.
After 98 past neutral disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.5%), and -0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
