Date: November, 2004
Abstract: The current crisis over high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Asia has serious short and long-term consequences for the poultry industry. Together with rising feed prices, the losses incurred when exports were halted abruptly in January 2004 have already had a significant negative impact on company financials in Asia. In the long term, the recovery of the broiler industry will necessitate a change in the structure of the Asian poultry industry, in particular the layer and native bird sectors...
Research Type: Industry Note