While U.S. egg prices soar due to an avian flu outbreak, which has led to the euthanization of over 20 million chickens, experts suggest that Canada will likely remain unaffected. Despite rising prices in the U.S., where wholesale eggs have reached record highs, Canada's smaller farms and resilient supply management provide better protections. The USDA projected ongoing price increases through 2025, highlighting the differences between the agricultural practices of Canada and the U.S., particularly in terms of farm size and management.
The U.S. has been facing egg price pressures mainly due to an avian flu outbreak that wiped out over 20 million chickens, causing prices to soar.
Experts believe Canada is insulated from the dramatic increases seen in U.S. egg prices due to a resilient supply management system and smaller farms.
The USDA warns that egg prices, already the most volatile category, may continue to rise into 2025, but Canada is less vulnerable than the U.S.
Bruce Muirhead emphasizes that Canadian egg farms, averaging 25,000 hens, offer a stark contrast to U.S. mega-farms with millions of hens, providing better protections.
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