# Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar

> The article links the bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 to sharp egg-price increases, noting that the average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs rose 65% in 2024. USDA forecasts a further 20% increase this year, and livestock and virology experts discuss the outbreak’s role in prices.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-08T15:17:01.433Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/87711-why-a-deadly-strain-of-bird-flu-is-making-egg-prices-soar
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Bird flu culls reduce laying-hen numbers and egg output, tightening supply and supporting egg prices. The article does not establish a direct impact on the listed feed commodities.

## Sources

- news.wfsu.org: https://news.wfsu.org/shows/newshour/clip/soaring-egg-prices-1738530247

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