Early bird flu outbreaks threaten Europe’s poultry supply chain

The summer season on the European continent generally has a favorable effect on the number of avian influenza (bird flu) infections at commercial farms. This year was no exception. However, now that autumn has arrived, the virus has returned faster than expected. In recent weeks, there have already been a considerable number of new infections at poultry farms across Northwestern Europe. What is the current situation, and could this once again impact the poultry meat and egg markets?