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To a large extent, Russia’s exports to China are comprised of poultry feet. Photo: Mrsiraphol (Freepik)
19-02-2025 | News

Russian poultry exports are booming

It is likely that the measures recently enforced in the UK will remain until the spring when the weather warms up and the birds’ movements change. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
18-02-2025 | News

UK bans bird gatherings to curb spread of avian influenza

South Africa's agricultural sector projects growth of 3.5% in 2025. But, the redistribution of land to small-scale farmers without adequate training, resources, or financial support could result in underutilised land and diminished productivity. Photos: Canva
17-02-2025 | News

Why are some South African farmers concerned about the Expropriation Act?

So far, disease approach has often been relatively ad hoc in France. Photo: Hans Prinsen
14-02-2025 | News

France calls for one plan against livestock diseases

“While it’s great that many products already contain British Lion egg ingredients, shoppers may be unaware as there is little to no information on the pack,” said Mark Williams, British Egg Industry Council  chairman. Photo: Ronald Hissink
13-02-2025 | News

UK: consumers trust British Lion eggs, retailers need to do more

The avian influenza alert app has been developed to send real-time outbreak and zone updates to users. Photo: Livetec
12-02-2025 | News

UK: Free app helps combat spread of avian influenza

Ostriches on Canadian farm have recovered from bird flu, no culling
11-02-2025 | News

Ostriches on Canadian farm have recovered from bird flu, no culling

While bird flu is believed to penetrate Lithuania from neighbouring Poland, other scenarios of how the disease could enter the country shouldn't be ruled out. Photo: Canva
10-02-2025 | News

Lithuania hit with its largest bird flu outbreak

Veterinarian Helen Errington highlights 6 areas of risk: ventilation, injurious feather-pecking, respiratory diseases, smothering, gut health and parasites. Photo: Bert Jansen
10-02-2025 | News

A vet’s view – 6 areas of risk when dealing with avian influenza

The Nevada State Department of Agriculture has stated that the D1.1 strain of H5N1 is the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle. Photo: Andrea van Schaik Photography
07-02-2025 | News

US: First detection of newer variant of bird flu in dairy cows