Health

Bird flu was detected at a layer farm in the Netherlands. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-11 | News

Avian influenza rears its head all over Europe

Newcastle disease can cause death in susceptible chickens within 3-4 days, resulting in mortality rates of 55-100%. Photo: Marcel Rob Fotografie

15-11 | News

Addressing evolving velogenic Newcastle disease virus strains

With increasing use of mobile phones and better rural connectivity among smallholder farmers, the Bird Flu Watch platform aims to provide accessible, offline information for poultry farmers. Photo: Canva

13-11 | News

Bird Flu Watch initiative for smallholder poultry farmers in Nigeria

Microscopic image of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles. Photo: CDC, courtesy of Cynthia Goldsmith, Jacqueline Katz and Sherif R. Zaki.

01-11 | News

Backyard pig in US found infected with H5N1

Ducks are viral bombs and are extremely susceptible to bird flu, says poultry vet Leni Corrand. Photo: Hans Prinsen

25-10 | News

One year of avian influenza vaccination in France

The partnership aims to enhance connectivity among UK and Chinese academic institutions, emphasising capacity building and knowledge transfer. Photo: Canva

15-10 | News

Strengthening poultry research collaboration between Britain and China

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza

14-10 | News

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza

It is essential to understand the metabolism of mycotoxins to evaluate toxicological effects and the health implications for the flock. Photo: Anne van der Woude

07-10 | Article

Mitigating the effect of trichothecene mycotoxins in layer diets

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