bird flu

Preliminary investigations revealed specific immunity to H5N1 showing exposure and recovery in a proportion of birds. Photo: Canva
27-11-2023 | News

Current H5N1 avian influenza viruses can spread faster and wider

Despite maintaining strict biosecurity and operating an incredibly eco-friendly operation, he suspected one of his hen sheds may be affected. Photo: Canva
20-10-2023 | News

Contingency planning saves poultry farmer nearly £50,000

It is estimated that Russia's poultry industry suffered direct losses as a result of bird flu close to 4.5 billion roubles over the last 3 years. Photo: Canva
19-10-2023 | News

Russia’s poultry prices remain high, bird flu tightens its grip

It is estimated that avian influenza has resulted in the loss of 40 million birds. Photo: Canva
21-09-2023 | News

Spotlight on economic and public health impacts of bird flu

Day-old layer chicks are vaccinated against highly pathogenic avian influenza and thereafter placed on a commercial farm. Photos: Royal GD
20-09-2023 | News

Real-world HPAI vaccination trial underway

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