Impact of H5N1 on Poultry and Dairy Industries

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has caused significant disruptions in poultry farming, with an alarming number of 150 million birds euthanized since its detection in 2022. The outbreak is particularly severe as it continues to spread across all 50 states, affecting both poultry and, increasingly, dairy cattle. The poultry industry has adapted by implementing monitoring measures to identify and manage the disease quickly, but the ongoing nature of the outbreaks poses continual challenges. As farms respond to infection, the result has been an ongoing low supply of eggs, driving up prices due to the disparity between demand and availability.