Bird flu outbreak and uncertainty hit poultry sector, raising fears of meat and egg shortage during festivals
Summary
Recurring bird flu outbreaks have disrupted Nepal's poultry sector during peak chick-raising season, threatening chicken meat and egg shortages for upcoming festivals.
Key Points
- Bird flu outbreaks have spread to 11 districts in Nepal, severely impacting poultry farms.
- Over 569,000 birds and nearly one million eggs have been destroyed due to disease control measures.
- Demand for chicken and eggs has declined due to consumer concerns amid repeated outbreaks.
- The poultry industry, a Rs60 billion sector employing 400,000 people, faces crisis risks if disruptions continue.
