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Egg prices increased across Nepal from July 22, 2026, with large eggs reaching Rs. 500 per crate, medium eggs Rs. 470, and small eggs Rs. 415, following a sharp decline in production caused by bird flu. Despite the Rs. 50 increase in every category, farmers say the new rates remain below the estimated production cost of Rs. 573.60 per crate.
Goat meat prices in Kathmandu Valley have sharply increased as bird flu fears have pushed some buyers away from chicken and towards mutton. Traders blame lower supply and higher live goat costs, while farmers say middlemen are using the situation to raise prices unfairly.
The Department of Livestock Services has deployed technical teams across Kathmandu Valley and nearby districts to control the spread of bird flu after infections were confirmed in nearly 100 poultry farms. Authorities have increased testing, destroyed infected birds and feed, and urged farmers to follow strict safety measures.
