The cost of eggs has experienced a notable rise throughout the country, generating concern among buyers and merchants. In recent months, the price of this basic product has increased vertiginously, affecting both families and the food industry. The main cause of this situation is attributed to an outbreak of disease in hens that has led to the sacrifice of millions of birds, drastically reducing supply and increasing prices in the market.
The crisis originated due to a aggressive strain of avian flu that has spread rapidly among farms. Health authorities have confirmed that the infection has reached alarming levels, forcing producers to take drastic measures to prevent further spread. As a result, numerous poultry facilities have had to temporarily close, and in many cases birds have been sacrificed preventively.
Experts in economics and food point out that this situation affects not only egg prices, but also other products that depend on them, such as mayonnaise, bakery products, and some processed foods. Supermarkets have had to adjust their purchasing strategies, while consumers face increasingly higher price tags.
The figures reflect an increase that exceeds 30% compared to prices in previous months, sparking a national debate on food security and the need to adopt preventive measures for future crises. The response of federal authorities has been swift.
Stricter controls have been implemented on farms, vaccination campaigns have been intensified, and new protocols for managing avian diseases are being evaluated. At the same time, animal health specialists recommend that producers reinforce biosecurity measures and limit bird contact, with the hope of curbing virus spread and reactivating production.
Meanwhile, social media has been flooded with comments and complaints from consumers who see the price increase as a warning signal about the future of food supply. This phenomenon has ignited the debate on intensive production dependence and the need to diversify cultivation and management strategies in the poultry sector, in order to protect the industry and consumers from similar situations in the future.