avian influenza

By mid-2025, more than 26 million poultry have been culled in Europe. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
26-03 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: On the road to a combined approach

Arjan Stegeman is Professor of Farm Animal Health at Utrecht University. The expert group he chairs advises the Dutch government on animal disease outbreaks, such as the current avian influenza situation. Photo: Misset
23-03 | Interview

Europe’s bird flu surge: Is it time to vaccinate?

Wild bird detections were 3 times higher than last year, and nearly 5 times higher than 2 years ago. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
20-03 | News

Avian influenza declines across Europe after winter peak

Máire Burnett, British Poultry Council technical director: "Highly pathogenic avian influenza has placed enormous strain on producers, and we have been clear that sustainable, science-led solutions must be explored." Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
18-03 | News

UK industry welcomes new turkey vaccine trial in bird flu battle

Saudi Arabia has faced criticism in some neighbouring countries for the introduction of the sweeping restrictions on poultry imports. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
17-03 | News

Saudi Arabia’s poultry import ban sparks concerns in Middle East

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders
17-03 | Article

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders

In the autumn and winter of 2025/26, thousands of grey cranes died of avian influenza in Germany and other parts of Europe. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
27-02 | News

Battling bird flu – Friedrich Loeffler Institute’s 20-year report

A new avian influenza outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry breeding farm in Ranchos, about 120 km from Buenos Aires in Argentina. Photo: Senasa
25-02 | News

Argentina confirms new case of avian influenza

Infections in humans linked to the cattle outbreak have so far been mild and limited, but the findings are concerning, say the study authors. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
04-02 | News

Bird flu’s evolution: An ongoing human spillover threat

On 13 January, it was reported that over a million birds were housed at affected facilities since the start of the year. Most were culled. Photo: Hans Banus
03-02 | News

Poland hit by worst bird flu outbreak in 2 years