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Canada has avoided the severe egg shortages and soaring prices seen in the U.S. due to differences in farming practices and regulations.

While avian flu has devastated large American egg farms, Canada’s smaller farms and tightly sealed barns have limited the impact.

The U.S.’s industrialized egg industry, driven by cost efficiency, is vulnerable to supply shocks when outbreaks occur.

Canada’s supply management system ensures stable production and restricts imports, keeping farms smaller. Meanwhile, U.S. consumers face continued egg price surcharges and supply pressures.

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[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

they are more spread out, so less chance of getting h5n1, some brands use pasture, garden raised and they are less likely to be recalled for avian flu, of course these are more expensive too.

when you are super-crowded indoors, viruses spread more easily.

[–] protist@mander.xyz 1 points 5 hours ago

Do you have a source that free range chickens are less likely to get avian flu? Because in the article it mentions chickens that don't have contact with nature outside a facility are less likely to get it