Turkey will sell 15,000 tons of eggs to the USA – American hens are dying from disease
Turkey has launched the export of 15,000 tons of eggs to the USA. A devastating outbreak of avian influenza is reducing American production. Egg prices are rising. The death of millions of laying hens threatens President Trump’s promise to lower everyday expenses for Americans, writes https://xrust.ru/. Grocery stores have already implemented purchase limits. Restaurants are increasing prices on egg dishes. The Turkish Egg Producers Union reported that shipments started in February and will end in July. Veterinarians in the USA are trying to contain the avian influenza. The outbreak began among dairy cattle in Texas last March. Since then, the disease has affected 970 flocks in 17 states. Since April, the virus has infected about 70 people, mainly farm workers who came into contact with infected domestic birds or livestock. One infected person has died. The outbreak among domestic birds began in 2022, destroying 162 million chickens, turkeys, and other birds. The surge in infections is fueling the egg shortage.
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