In the thick of the fall wild bird migration, Washington state veterinarians confirmed the state’s 17th county, and 44th flock infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Eggs are more expensive than they were last year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 last year to almost $3.60 in 2022. While part of the increase is due to the rising price of chicken feed, the real culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza. HPAI ha...
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a large commercial flock. The Franklin County operation first reported a high number of sudden deaths of chickens to the WSDA last week. Investi...
It looks like that Thanksgiving dinner is going to be more expensive this November. Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and analysts say they could stay that way through the holiday. The dramatic increase is largely due to the spread of bird flu, which led to a smaller supply. Accordi...