
The OIE confirmed avian flu outbreaks in four countries on three continents over the past week, involving three separate strains and birds from chickens to ostriches. The same report also covered a study finding no adverse outcomes in children exposed to prenatal H1N1 vaccination.
Widespread avian flu activity across several regions can curb poultry production and raise chicken prices, with modest support for feed demand. The impact is limited by the scattered, small-scale nature of the outbreaks.
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