# Avian flu strikes in Washington, South Dakota, Quebec

> Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry flocks in Washington, South Dakota, and Quebec in early November. The reported cases included 47,000 egg-laying pullets in Washington and 54,100 meat turkeys in South Dakota; a Quebec flock was also affected.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T18:39:26.765Z
- Category: disease · region United States and Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84768-avian-flu-strikes-in-washington-south-dakota-quebec
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Outbreaks can prompt culling and movement controls, reducing poultry supply and potentially supporting poultry prices in affected markets.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wattagnet.com: https://www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat/diseases-health/avian-influenza/news/16424538/avian-flu-strikes-in-washington-south-dakota-quebec

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