avian influenza

A report by Compassion in World Farming urges the radical restructuring of the poultry industry to adopt smaller flocks with lower stocking densities and more robust breeds, along with avoiding having clusters of poultry farms, to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic strains emerging and spreading. Photo: Canva
06-09-2023 | News

Industry clash with welfare groups over new bird flu report

Several cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in dead sea lions from a large stretch of coastline in Argentina. Photo: Canva
04-09-2023 | News

Bird flu kills large number of sea lions in Argentina

It is reported that 50,000 farmed mink and foxes are to be culled. Photo: Canva
16-08-2023 | News

Avian influenza: mink species particularly problematic

In 2023, Belarus plans to manufacture 701,000 tonnes of broiler meat. Belarus is the largest poultry exporter to Russia. Photo: Hans Prices
14-08-2023 | News

Belarus restricts poultry export over suspected bird flu outbreak

Pork has become cheaper than poultry in Russia, though this situation is expected to be temporary. Photo: Timolina
02-08-2023 | News

Russian sausage manufacturers switch from poultry to pork

Vaccination against avian influenza will be compulsory for all commercial duck farms throughout mainland France. Photo: Hans Princes
01-08-2023 | News

France ups avian influenza support ahead of vaccination campaign

Carlos Fávaro, Brazil's minister of agriculture, livestock and food supply.
28-07-2023 | News

Brazil´s poultry exports grow by 8.5% despite bird flu

The UKHSA testing programme includes farm staff, staff involved in culling operations, vets and other health and safety staff. Photo: gpointstudio
19-07-2023 | News

UK: 2 more poultry workers test positive for bird flu

Photo: The Digital Artist
03-07-2023 | News

US poultry export ban to Colombia lifted

A wild bird confirmed to be infected with avian influenza at Rio Grande do Sul.
03-07-2023 | News

Brazil confirms bird flu in main poultry-producing state