bird flu

A study has uncovered specific regions across 9 different areas of the chicken genome where genetic variations appeared to play a role in helping protect chickens from bird flu outbreaks. Photo: Canva
22-11 | News

Genetic clues could help breed chickens resilient to bird flu

Bird flu was detected at a layer farm in the Netherlands. Photo: Bert Jansen
18-11 | News

Avian influenza rears its head all over Europe

With increasing use of mobile phones and better rural connectivity among smallholder farmers, the Bird Flu Watch platform aims to provide accessible, offline information for poultry farmers. Photo: Canva
13-11 | News

Bird Flu Watch initiative for smallholder poultry farmers in Nigeria

Microscopic image of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles. Photo: CDC, courtesy of Cynthia Goldsmith, Jacqueline Katz and Sherif R. Zaki.
01-11 | News

Backyard pig in US found infected with H5N1

Ducks are viral bombs and are extremely susceptible to bird flu, says poultry vet Leni Corrand. Photo: Hans Prinsen
25-10 | News

One year of avian influenza vaccination in France

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza
14-10 | News

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza

Welfare and the impact of the ECC in Poultry World 6
20-09 | News

Welfare and the impact of the ECC in Poultry World 6

NFU poultry board chairman James Mottershead said the country was now entering a critical period for poultry producers. Photo: Canva
19-09 | News

UK: avian influenza insurance deals could lead to some cover issues

Migratory birds are largely responsible for the spread of avian influenza. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
09-09 | News

Autumn migration threatens to boost avian influenza outbreaks

Over the last few months, some 50 million ducks in France have been vaccinated. Photo: Canva
26-08 | News

France begins new avian influenza vaccination round