South Africa finds itself in the midst of a poultry apocalypse, with over 7.5 million chickens culled to combat the rampant avian influenza. The government, alongside the national poultry association, attempts to downplay the severity of the situation, but the grim reality is painted by the decimation of at least 205,000 chickens in over 60 outbreaks across the nation. The culling frenzy extends to 2.5 million meat-bred chickens and an additional 5 million egg-layers, collectively representing 20-30% of the country’s total chicken stock. The government hastily scrambles to issue import…
Avian Influenza Ravages South African Poultry Industry: 7.5 Million Chickens Culled, Triggering Shortages in Poultry and Eggs
