High path avian influenza has affected close to 170 million birds over the past three years.
USDA is working to combat the virus and lower egg prices through a new strategy, which includes funding for vaccine research.
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about current HPAI vaccines and what is preventing the use of them.
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Did you know that eight states raise nearly 77% of the U.S. turkey supply? It’s impressive. But when it comes to the impacts of High-Path Avian Flu on commercial turkey flocks — it also means those same states, in most cases, will bear the brunt of lost production value due to the virus.
Experts predict consumers will pay nearly double the price per pound for certain types of turkey than the average cost just five years ago.