Overview
- Spain has ordered all outdoor domestic poultry to be confined to reduce the spread of H5N1.
- Authorities report nearly 3 million birds culled this year and 14 farm outbreaks, alongside detections in wild birds.
- Egg prices have risen 15.9% since January according to INE, with some measures showing roughly 18–22.5% year-on-year increases, and chicken prices have also moved higher.
- Industry groups say supply remains secure because free-range flocks account for about 10% of egg output and 3% of broiler production.
- Consumer watchdogs are monitoring for speculative pricing and calling for temporary VAT relief, while Castilla y León reports no new farm outbreaks for about a month.