Authorities in South Korea have reported two outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in flocks respectively 17,000 and 24,000 in size without specifying type.

With the cases reported in this nation together with a high incidence rate in Japan, it is evident that migratory marine birds are shedding H5N1 virus to backyard and commercial farms in southeast Asia.

If the fall outbreaks in 2024 follow the pattern of 2022, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea will be markets for both shell eggs and egg products.  At this time, U.S. prices are high, placing domestic producers at a competitive disadvantage against India and the People’s Republic of China.