U.S. Retail Egg Prices Fall After Record Highs Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks

U.S. retail egg prices fell in April after hitting record highs earlier this year due to bird flu outbreaks, with the average price for a dozen Grade A eggs dropping to $5.12 from $6.23 in March. Prices are expected to continue falling in May and June as consumer demand decreases post-Easter.

Avian Flu Outbreak and Poultry Farming Innovations

Poultry growers are implementing innovative tactics, such as lasers and inflatable dancers, to protect their flocks from the avian flu outbreak. The virus has led to the depopulation of millions of birds, impacting production and costs in the poultry industry.

Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S. Dairy Cattle

Multiple dairy farms across the U.S. have cows testing positive for bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with cases confirmed in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan, and presumptive positive tests in New Mexico and Idaho. The outbreak is the first time this disease has been found in dairy cattle.