Testing a foundational piece of any strategy to combat avian influenza

The global poultry industry is currently grappling with a crisis of unprecedented scale. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been wreaking havoc on poultry populations worldwide. There are a multiple of variants, but the one fuelling the current crisis is H5N1. HPAI is a formidable adversary in the poultry world. Its ability to spread quickly and efficiently makes it a nightmare for farmers and health authorities alike. Within just 48 hours of the first bird showing symptoms, an enti