The article discusses the alarming surge in egg prices driven by a nationwide shortage caused by avian influenza, which has devastated 159.3 million birds since 2022. With egg prices hitting record highs, particularly in California where they can reach $9 per dozen, the situation has prompted calls for relief measures and potential vaccination strategies. Lawmakers advocate for compensating affected farmers and emphasize that vaccinating poultry against bird flu could stabilize both market prices and production losses in the future.
Vaccinating all laying hens in the United States against HPAI will help lower egg prices for consumers, decrease production losses for farmers, and ultimately reduce costs.
In California, a dozen eggs cost nearly $9, up about 70% since the previous month, driven by production costs, bird flu, and regulations for cage-free systems.
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