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The Latest Breaking News from Avian flu

Scots seabird populations still falling but some species stabilising – figures

Populations face pressures including climate change, fisheries, predation, invasive species and avian flu.

Evening Standard

Factory farming's ticking time bomb

Raising billions of animals in crowded, unsanitary conditions heightens the risk of pandemics. We can do better

Salon

America’s largest egg producer saw profits triple last quarter after raking in millions in government assistance

Egg giant Cal-Maine sold 20% more eggs, but collected about 350% more dollars as it did pre-pandemic.

Fortune

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AI is for the birds: How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks

The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA.

The Conversation

In US, A Pastry Chef Attempts To Crack An Egg-free Menu

Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes.

International Business Times

Trump has threatened to annex Danish territory Greenland. Now the US is asking Denmark for help with egg shortages

The plea comes amid Donald Trump’s trade war and an outbreak of avian flu that has led to shortages and price rises

The Independent UK

Avian Flu: How bird disease is driving up US egg prices

Bird flu may not be the only factor that has driven egg prices to new records, with the potential for prices to climb by another 41 percent this year

The Independent UK

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How to clean a bird feeder – an ornithologist shares 5 key steps for clean feeding during avian flu

Expert cleaning advice to help keep native bird populations healthy and thriving

Homes & Gardens

$5 a dozen: major egg companies may be using avian flu to hike US prices, new report finds

The highly concentrated egg market may be contributing to soaring consumer prices – and the spread of the virus, data shared exclusively with the Guardian shows

The Guardian - US

Soaring U.S. egg prices and millions of dead chickens signal the deep problems and risks in modern poultry production

The recent volatility of egg prices in the United States has been a hot topic. Media coverage has consistently made the connection between supply problems and virulent strains of avian flu that has been afflicting poultry birds since 2022.

The Conversation

Egg Smuggling Surges Amid Record Prices And Avian Flu Outbreak

US Customs and Border Protection reports a surge in egg smuggling from Mexico due to high prices caused by avian flu. CBP seizes eggs at borders, issues fi...

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The USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them

The H5N1 avian flu has impacted more than 160 million birds, resulting in the deaths of 20 million egg-laying chickens since 2022.

Fortune

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: What you need to know about the underreported bird flu crisis

In today’s newsletter: Avian flu is hitting animals, sending food prices soaring and decimating farms – scientists are preparing for the worst-case scenario

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Trump Administration Developing Plan To Combat Avian Flu

Trump administration strategizes to combat avian flu outbreak affecting egg supplies and prices. Efforts include vaccination programs and biosecurity measures.

The Independent UK

Egg tracker: Prices dropped in June to under $3

A lull in bird flu cases, egg imports, and Americans choosing to buy fewer eggs due to high prices have helped to reduce the average cost of a dozen eggs

International Business Times

Costco, Trader Joe's Impose Egg Rationing As Avian Flu Hits Supply

Egg prices have been rising and stores are reporting shortages due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

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Egg Crisis Sparks Political Blame Game Amid Rising Prices

Learn about the impact of avian flu outbreak on egg prices and the political blame game.

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Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is taking a 'proactive' approach but emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.

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New York Orders Shutdown Of Live Bird Markets Due To Avian Flu Cases

New York officials close live bird markets as precaution after avian flu cases. No human cases reported. CDC assesses low risk. Protective measures advised.

The Independent UK

New York temporarily shutters bird markets after seven cases of avian flu are detected in NYC

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city

The Conversation

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens to prevent its spread.

The Independent UK

100,000 eggs worth $40,000 stolen from trailer amid national shortage

Avian flu and a busy holiday season are contributing to the supply shortage

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Egg Theft Investigation Underway In Pennsylvania Amid Avian Flu

Investigation into ,000 egg theft in PA amid avian flu outbreak causing price surge.

The Independent UK

Waffle House responds to egg shortage by slapping surcharge on orders

Millions of egg-laying birds have been culled due to recent avian flu outbreaks

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