
Japan confirmed its first highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak of the 2026-27 season at an egg farm in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. About 200,000 laying hens are being culled and movement is banned at seven nearby farms.
Japanese egg prices were already at a record high in October.
Culling of laying hens tightens domestic egg supply in Japan, which supports feed demand for layer rations and reinforces upward pressure on egg prices. The impact on global feed markets is limited given the scale.
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