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Photo: Bertil van Beck

17-04-2023 | News

Bird flu pushes Russia to rejiggle veterinary system

The pre-order, which is to be confirmed if the final test results are positive, is aimed at vaccinating ducks. Photo: Koos Groenewold

14-04-2023 | News

France first in EU to order avian influenza vaccines

With the restriction or elimination of antibiotic use in food animals, researchers have been looking into the use of bacteriophages to manage food-borne infections. Photo: Ronald Hisink

04-04-2023 | News

Scientists rekindle interest in bacteriophage treatment in poultry

The wave in the second half-year was also triggered by migratory birds which, this time, used the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes, as well as the Mississippi route. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

28-03-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: 2 waves, different routes and changing dynamics

People carry the avian influenza virus into premises on contaminated shoes, clothes, machines, animal feed and bedding. Photo: Lex Salverda

24-03-2023 | News

Human activity highlighted in the spread of bird flu across Europe

Pigeons appear to have an inherent ability to prevent viruses from entering cells or spreading. Photo: Freepik

24-03-2023 | News

Multi-species study aids understanding of avian influenza

Blood tests can be done without sacrificing birds. Photo: DSM

23-03-2023 | Article

Biomarkers and machine learning give early warning system for poultry producers

All countries in South America reported the presence of the virus, except for Brazil, Paraguay, Guyana, and Suriname. Photo: Isabela Kronemberger

21-03-2023 | News

Surrounded by avian influenza, Brazil ups poultry exports

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16-12 | Article

Spain’s slow but steady recovery after hen cage ban

Poland lagging in cage-free hen commitments

Is the UK egg sector on track to be cage-free by 2025?

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