avian influenza

Officials confirmed the H5N8 strain of avian influenza was found at a turkey fattening farm in the UK. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-12-2020 | News

Thousands of turkeys culled as bird flu strikes again

Birds will inevitably encounter pathogens, even with proper biosecurity measures in place. Ensuring an optimal functioning immune system can prevent severe problems. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
23-11-2020 | Article

First line of defence for bird health

Christine Middlemiss said the action legally required all bird keepers in England, Scotland and Wales to follow strict biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the virus. Photo: Tamara Reijers
19-11-2020 | News

Nationwide AI prevention zone declared for UK

The AI could be defeated in Kazakhstan in a month, as average temperatures in the affected regions dropped below zero and biosecurity measures are followed strictly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
17-11-2020 | News

AI epidemic worsening in Russia and Kazakhstan

HPAI has been detected in a commercial layer flock in Japan. Photo: Lennon Cheng
10-11-2020 | News

Bird flu confirmed in commercial layer flock in Japan

Farms in North West Europe are on high alert now H5N8 avian influenza is spreading. Photo: Mark Pasveer
04-11-2020 | News

H5N8 bird flu moves into North Western Europe

One of the first farmers using lasers to scare wild birds. Photo: Orchard farms
03-11-2020 | News

The Netherlands: trial with lasers for AI prevention

Cleaning footwear before and after visits is just one of the essential tips to keep disease outside the poultry houses. Photo: Henk Riswick
20-10-2020 | News

5 top actions to prepare for winter avian flu

Russian veterinary body Rosselhoznadzor has been negotiating with the Chinese customs service, discussing the possibility of allowing Russian poultry farms with the highest level of sanitary protection to continue exporting poultry. Photo: Anne van der Woude
02-10-2020 | News

Continuing AI epidemic hurts Russian poultry export

As of late August, 25 farms in Omsk Oblast, Russia have reported bird flu outbreaks and 336 backyard farms with chickens, geese, ducks, and pigeons have been affected as well. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
07-09-2020 | News

AI is waging in Siberia