Egg prices have increased nationwide by about 38% in the past year. In other cases, eggs are absent from shelves altogether. Why?

"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.

The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as ...

Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.

The highly contagious avian influenza has wreaked havoc on the egg market. In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus. That’s nearly half of all birds ...

Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection Dec. 6, 2024 — A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian ...

Walmart squeaked past Lidl by just 20 cents to capture the lowest-priced grocery cart. It’s the first time the Bentonville, ...

A commercial duck meat breeder in Tulare County had an outbreak affecting 41,100 ducks that was reported on Dec. 14, but the ...

In fact, egg prices have increased nationwide by around 38% in the last year, bringing the average cost of one dozen up to $3 ...

Currently, egg prices in Brevard County range from $3.50 to $7.50 per dozen, depending on the store and the type of eggs. "We ...

The threat of avian flu has dominated public health discourse as cases become increasingly more widespread and severe. H5N1, ...

Limited and increasingly expensive egg options for grocery shoppers across the region and the nation are becoming common amid ...