avian influenza

Avian flu is widespread and no longer as seasonal as it once seemed. Therefore, solutions should be considered other than the constant culling of poultry. Photo: Koos Groenewold
04-01-2022 | News

Europe faces largest bird flu epidemic ever

One of the migratory paths is across northern Europe and this includes the UK. Photo: Peter Roek
03-01-2022 | News

Bird flu genetic make-up different from previous years

Recently, 27,000 ducks, including breeding stock, were culled on a commercial duck farm after the birds showed the virus symptoms. Photo: Koos Groenewold
15-12-2021 | News

Poultry farmers in Northern Ireland on high alert

The number of infected premises in the UK is very high for this time of year and larger than ever seen before. Photo: Bert Jansen
14-12-2021 | News

UK hit by record bird flu outbreak

The new housing measures, which came into force on 29 November, mean there will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors. Photo: Bert Jansen
29-11-2021 | News

UK poultry housing order comes into force

Outbreaks of avian influenza were registered in multiple countries in Europe, leading to transport and trade restrictions. Photo: Koos Groenewold
26-11-2021 | News

New bird flu outbreaks hit Poland

In total, 13 AI outbreaks have been registered in Russia since late September in 4 Urals regions, 7 of which are in the Tyumen region, Rosselhoznadzor said. Photo: Bert Jansen
11-11-2021 | News

New AI outbreaks put Russian poultry industry on high alert

UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, confirmed that avian influenza had been identified in captive birds at a wild bird rescue (stock photo). Photo: Bert Jansen
10-11-2021 | News

Bird flu prevention zone imposed across Great Britain

Researchers used satellite technology to track the movement of 42 blue-winged teal by harnessing the birds with a lightweight, solar-powered satellite transmitter. Researchers could characterise migration timing, identify when birds were on the ground, and approximate the distance between birds and poultry facilities. Photo: Jonas Bonnedahl
05-11-2021 | News

Research maps elevated transmission risk of bird flu

Birds on the affected farm are being culled by the authorities. Photo: Bert Jansen
27-10-2021 | News

AI outbreak in the Netherlands prompts nationwide housing order