avian influenza

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

Last year, Northern Ireland was hit by a non-notifiable low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strain that caused significant morbidity, mortality and falls in production. Photo: Michel Velderman
24-09-2021 | News

Disease control challenges of non-notifiable LPAI

While significant progress has been made by industry and government in dealing with AI outbreaks the workshop will explore any weak link factors commonly found in cases of primary introduction of AI into flocks. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
20-09-2021 | News

UK free from bird flu but producers urged to attend workshop

Geese and duck farms in the far south-west of France have been affected by avian influenza since 2015, causing serious business continuity issues. Photo: ANP
16-08-2021 | Article

France considering vaccination against bird flu

Insights and alert for the southern hemisphere
09-08-2021 | Article

Insights and alert for the southern hemisphere

Ghana s poultry sector has, for over 2 decades, experienced a steep decline. Photo: Chatnarin Pramnapan
02-08-2021 | News

Feed shortage threatens Ghana’s poultry industry

Noble Foods has launched a new poultry insurance scheme amid concerns that egg producers are inadequately protected against bird flu and salmonella. Photo: Bert Jansen
04-06-2021 | News

Noble Foods launches bird flu insurance scheme

Poland had to cull 11 million birds as a result of this year's avian influenza (AI) epidemic, but it seems the worst time is over. Photo: Peter Roek
04-06-2021 | News

Poland overcomes AI epidemic

Birtwistles, which supplies butchered poultry to hotels and restaurants across the UK, said small breast fillets used in chick burgers were down 40% as Polish supply dried up. Photo: Koos Groenewold
07-05-2021 | News

Polish bird flu outbreak sparks UK concerns