Newcastle disease hits Malaysia egg farms, affecting supply in S'pore

SINGAPORE : Chickens in some farms in Malacca and Johor have been affected by the Newcastle disease - a viral disease that causes chickens to lay smaller-than-usual eggs.

And this has affected supply of eggs in Singapore.

Compared to a month ago, there has been a decrease in egg imports by about 1.5 million or 7 per cent.

Singapore's Eggs Import and Export Trading Association said prices for eggs have also increased three cents. LINK