禽流感断绝了火鸡供应,抬高了价格,限制了感恩节的抉择。 Bird flu slashes turkey supply, raising prices and limiting choices for Thanksgiving.

今年感恩节火鸡供应紧张, 美国火鸡群40年来规模最小, 原因是禽流感持续爆发, 导致产量下降5%, 降至48亿磅。 Thanksgiving turkey supply is under strain this year, with the U.S. turkey flock at its smallest in 40 years due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks, leading to a 5% drop in production to 4.8 billion pounds. 批发价格飙升40%,达到每磅1.32美元,虽然官员说节日将有足够的火鸡,特别是冷冻的火鸡,但消费者可能面临较高的成本,某些尺寸或新鲜鸟类的可用性有限。 Wholesale prices have surged 40% to $1.32 per pound, and while officials say there will be enough turkeys for the holiday—especially frozen ones—consumers may face higher costs and limited availability for certain sizes or fresh birds. 敦促购物商在需求增加时提前规划。 Shoppers are urged to plan ahead as demand rises.