Health

The presence of the reticuloendotheliosis virus in the Netherlands came at a surprise in 2024. Exported birds have been tested for years, with no virus found. Photo: Bert Jansen

22-08-2025 | News

Reticuloendotheliosis virus – further research is required

Laboratory tests have confirmed the infection of avian influenza at a layer fam in Los Toldos, Buenos Aires province. Photo: Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca de Argentina

21-08-2025 | News

Avian influenza outbreak confirmed in commercial layer farm in Argentina

As one of the only insurers still offering avian influenza cover in the UK, members wishing to take out a policy with NFU Mutual should act fast as the window to apply will close on 1 September. Photo: Canva

18-08-2025 | News

UK farmers urged to take up insurance policies against avian influenza

Over the last few weeks, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported in several locations across the UK. Photo: Canva

11-08-2025 | News

Summer surge in avian influenza cases worries UK poultry farmers

Key European stopovers with high-density bird congregations would be useful places for early detection of the avian influenza virus during the seasonal migration of wild birds. Photo: Canva

09-07-2025 | News

EFSA: Risks of avian influenza spread into Europe via trade

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