Egg prices in the US have surged to record highs, driven primarily by an avian influenza outbreak affecting layer hens. The USDA has reached out to Denmark to explore potential egg exports, indicating a desire for cooperation despite previous diplomatic tensions. Jørgen Nyberg Larsen of the Danish Egg Association confirmed that they received inquiries regarding their capability to supply table and breaker eggs, highlighting Denmark's willingness to assist the US during this crisis, which has severely disrupted local egg supplies and driven prices to unprecedented levels.
The email noted "surging egg prices" in the US, with the agency inquiring about the estimated volume of eggs Denmark could export over six months.
I answered that we were positive to helping our American friends and then I asked some specific questions on the conditions, Larsen told BI.
This was caused by a widespread outbreak of avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu. As of February 7, the USDA reported that 116.9 million "layer" hens had been removed from the population.
Emily Metz, president of the American Egg Board, said in a statement this week that the outbreak was disrupting supply and causing price volatility.
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