Avian Influenza not Expected to Disrupt Thanksgiving Turkey Prices and Stock

Avian influenza has struck again, but isn’t expected to disrupt Thanksgiving turkey prices as much as last year. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

After just a three to four month break from avian influenza, the poultry industry is reeling again from another outbreak that has swept across the U.S., but this one isn’t expected to disrupt holiday turkey prices as much as last year.The outbreak began in early October, said Greg Archer, Ph.D.,

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