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Bird Flu Culls 175M Birds, Threatens Egg Prices

10/12/2025

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Bird flu, or H5N1, has led to culling 175 million birds in United States since 2022.
The virus has been detected in wild geese in Washington state and on commercial duck farms in Indiana.
Egg prices could rise 24% in 2026 due to seasonal patterns linked to migratory birds.
The virus's impact on wildlife, including seals in Argentina, could have ecological consequences.
The mutation risk could trigger a future pandemic.

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Story summary

Bird flu, or H5N1, has led to culling 175 million birds in United States since 2022.
The virus has been detected in wild geese in Washington state and on commercial duck farms in Indiana.
Egg prices could rise 24% in 2026 due to seasonal patterns linked to migratory birds.
The virus's impact on wildlife, including seals in Argentina, could have ecological consequences.
The mutation risk could trigger a future pandemic.