Disease changes landscape for years

The poultry sector had its fair share of disease problems. Avian influenza, mainly caused by wild birds, has hit the industry hard. That said, we are able to cope with the new reality and even if the disease hits, it doesn’t take long to restock our houses. Financial recovery can take some years, but production can quickly resume because of our short cycles and relatively easy worldwide transportation of hatching eggs, chicks and parent stock. Avian influenza is dramatic, but it is far from th