China's Bird Flu Costs Rise

Industry Estimates H7N9 Flu Cost $16 Billion in 2013

Lin Tan
By  Lin Tan , DTN China Correspondent
Most of the concern about H7N9 bird flu virus infections have been linked to live poultry markets, and many Chinese officials hope to shut them down in favor of modern processing plants, like this one. (Photo courtesy of Lin Tan)
Most of the concern about H7N9 bird flu virus infections have been linked to live poultry markets, and many Chinese officials hope to shut them down in favor of modern processing plants, like this one. (Photo courtesy of Lin Tan)
China's demand for poultry feed took a 25% hit in the first two months of 2014 as consumers avoid poultry meat for fear of catching the H7N9 virus.

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