avian influenza

On 17 March 2025 in Rome, Italy, FAO deputy director-general Godfrey Magwenzi updated FAO members on avian influenza. Photo: FAO/Cristiano Minichiello
25-03 | News

FAO appeals for stronger action against the spread of H5N1

At a recent NFU Poultry fringe event, avian influenza vaccination and the use of PAPs in poultry diets were high on the agenda. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-03 | News

Future of the UK poultry sector: PAPs and avian influenza key issues

“We’re asking the respective governments to take further action and urgently implement GB-wide housing measures,” said James Mottershead, NFU. Photo: Ton Kastermans Photography
27-02 | News

Farmers call for England-wide housing order as UK bird flu cases rise

More than 150 million birds in the US have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since February 2022. Photo: Bert Jansen
25-02 | News

USDA issues conditional license for avian influenza vaccine

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has re-emerged on the continent after an apparent absence of new cases. Photo: Gobiermo del Chaco
24-02 | News

Argentina confirms case of avian influenza in domestic birds

It is likely that the measures recently enforced in the UK will remain until the spring when the weather warms up and the birds’ movements change. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
18-02 | News

UK bans bird gatherings to curb spread of avian influenza

The avian influenza alert app has been developed to send real-time outbreak and zone updates to users. Photo: Livetec
12-02 | News

UK: Free app helps combat spread of avian influenza

Ostriches on Canadian farm have recovered from bird flu, no culling
11-02 | News

Ostriches on Canadian farm have recovered from bird flu, no culling

While bird flu is believed to penetrate Lithuania from neighbouring Poland, other scenarios of how the disease could enter the country shouldn't be ruled out. Photo: Canva
10-02 | News

Lithuania hit with its largest bird flu outbreak

Veterinarian Helen Errington highlights 6 areas of risk: ventilation, injurious feather-pecking, respiratory diseases, smothering, gut health and parasites. Photo: Bert Jansen
10-02 | News

A vet’s view – 6 areas of risk when dealing with avian influenza