# Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Culling of 934,600 Birds

> USDA confirmed the culling of 934,600 birds at Rose Acre Farms near Germantown, Illinois, on October 19. The outbreak is the largest in the US so far. Minnesota has the next-largest outbreak with 168,880 affected birds statewide.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:22:19.197Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76161-massive-bird-flu-outbreak-forces-culling-of-934-600-birds
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Losing nearly a million layers removes a large share of egg output and tightens supply, which supports egg prices and reduces demand for layer feed. The scale of the outbreak makes it a meaningful driver for the US egg market.

## Sources

- eivissachicago.com: https://eivissachicago.com/bird-flu-outbreak-culling-illinois.html

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