bird flu

Two Cabot's tern seabirds in Brazil have been discovered to have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Joshua J. Cotten
26-05-2023 | News

Brazil confirms first cases of avian influenza

In wild birds, black-headed gulls continued to be heavily affected by avian influenza. Photo: Matthew Cassidy
22-05-2023 | News

Europe: fewer cases of bird flu in poultry, except seagulls

Professor Rowland Kao from the Roslin Institute: “These recommendations are priority measures based on solid scientific evidence, can be put into practice readily." Photo: Freepik
19-05-2023 | News

Calls for greater work on avian influenza vaccine development

Two people in the UK have tested positive for bird flu. Photo: Drazen Zigic
17-05-2023 | News

UK poultry workers infected with bird flu

The bigger picture: Research highlights humans in the spread of bird flu
10-05-2023 | News

The bigger picture: Research highlights humans in the spread of bird flu

The USDA is testing 2 vaccines developed by its Agricultural Research Service, 1 each from Zoetis and another from Merck Animal Health. Photo: Spencer Davis
26-04-2023 | News

Bird flu vaccine testing starts in the US

Report author, Professor Lisa Boden, said there is a need for the sector to better communicate risk to an environment that included not only the poultry industry, but the supply chain, rural economy and the natural environment. Photo: CIEL
21-04-2023 | News

Living with the risk of bird flu – a report

WHO recommends that Member States remain vigilant and consider mitigation steps to reduce human exposure to potentially infected birds to reduce the risk of additional zoonotic infection. Photo: ANP
20-04-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: Health officials are preparing for the worst

he potential for vaccination to play a role in HPAI prevention and emergency management in layer hens has been discussed widely in recent months. Photo: Hans Banus
18-04-2023 | News

IEC launches avian influenza vaccination and surveillance paper

Photo: Bertil van Beck
17-04-2023 | News

Bird flu pushes Russia to rejiggle veterinary system