Livestock and poultry producers across the Midwest are stepping up biosecurity measures as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to circulate among wild birds and commercial flocks.
The USDA confirmed additional detections in poultry operations this week, while state agriculture departments urged producers to limit farm traffic and monitor animals closely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk to the public remains low, though outbreaks continue to disrupt egg and poultry supplies. Reuters reported that egg prices remain volatile as producers depopulate affected flocks and rebuild inventories. Industry groups say supply recovery could take months, particularly for smaller producers with limited resources.
Farm organizations warned that continued outbreaks could strain rural economies and add costs throughout the food chain. Federal and state officials said they are coordinating surveillance, indemnity payments and response efforts to limit further spread during peak migration season.
SOURCE: NAFB News Service
