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Video: Will Avian Flu Impact Thanksgiving Dinner?

Jan 13, 2016
By Jeff Firman, Missouri Extension Poultry Specialist  
Ron Plain, Agricultural Economist 
 
Millions of turkeys were lost to an outbreak of avian influenza early in 2015. Will the bird flu impact the availability and price of turkey for this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner?
 
University of Missouri Extension Poultry Specialist Jeff Firman and Agricultural Economist Ron Plain say that despite the smaller supply than usual, consumers should be able to find some good bargains on this year’s Thanksgiving turkey.