South Africa has culled 7.5 million chickens in an effort to contain outbreaks of avian influenza, which threaten to create a shortage of eggs and poultry. At least 205,000 chickens have died from bird flu in 60 separate outbreaks across the country, with the majority in Gauteng province. Grocery stores in Johannesburg are limiting the number of eggs customers can buy due to supply constraints. The government is fast-tracking import permits to ensure sufficient supplies for consumers. Neighboring Namibia has banned chicken meat and egg imports from South Africa. The industry has already suffered losses of at least $25 million.

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