UPDATE (February 11, 2025):
JACKSON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The recent bird flu outbreak that led to the culling of over 2 million birds at Rose Acre Farms is pushing egg prices higher, with cartons now costing between five dollars and six dollars.
An economist at Indiana University Kelley School of Business says the spike will likely last until mid-to-late summer due to ongoing high demand.
Restaurants and food manufacturers are also feeling the strain. Experts warn that hoarding eggs could worsen the situation by further tightening supply and driving prices up.
Read more HERE
ORIGINAL POST:
SEYMOUR, Ind. (ADAMS) – An egg producer in the Hoosier state is reporting confirmed cases of the bird flu. Rose Acre Farms is headquartered in Seymour – and is one of the largest egg producers in the U.S.
The company says their Cort Acre Egg Farm tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza. They are working with state officials to determine what steps need to be taken to prevent it from spreading to other birds.
Read more HERE
On January 22, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed bird flu as the cause of waterfowl deaths in the state in the state and issued guidance for Hoosiers.
If you find wild waterfowl dead for no obvious reason, or showing signs such as sudden death; neurological impairments; lack of energy and appetite; head, neck or eye swelling; and nasal discharge, cough, sneezing, lack of coordination and diarrhea, report it online at on.IN.gov/sickwildlife.
Get more from Indiana DNR HERE
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