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California HPAI egg and dairy economics examined by UC-Davis

By David B. Strickland - Poultry Times Editor dstrickland@poultrytimes.com

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DAVIS, Calif. — A lot of focus has been given to egg prices stemming from the effects on the laying flock from the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the U.S. Another agricultural product was impacted last spring when the virus species jumped to dairy cattle, but there has been a different effect on the price of milk.

Agricultural economists with the University of California-Davis are examining the virus’ consequences on the state’s egg and dairy industries, and how the impact has been felt differently in the prices for the two products. California requires cage-free eggs. . .

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