avian influenza

While significant progress has been made by industry and government in dealing with AI outbreaks the workshop will explore any weak link factors commonly found in cases of primary introduction of AI into flocks. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
20-09-2021 | News

UK free from bird flu but producers urged to attend workshop

Geese and duck farms in the far south-west of France have been affected by avian influenza since 2015, causing serious business continuity issues. Photo: ANP
16-08-2021 | Article

France considering vaccination against bird flu

Insights and alert for the southern hemisphere
09-08-2021 | Article

Insights and alert for the southern hemisphere

Ghana s poultry sector has, for over 2 decades, experienced a steep decline. Photo: Chatnarin Pramnapan
02-08-2021 | News

Feed shortage threatens Ghana’s poultry industry

Noble Foods has launched a new poultry insurance scheme amid concerns that egg producers are inadequately protected against bird flu and salmonella. Photo: Bert Jansen
04-06-2021 | News

Noble Foods launches bird flu insurance scheme

Poland had to cull 11 million birds as a result of this year's avian influenza (AI) epidemic, but it seems the worst time is over. Photo: Peter Roek
04-06-2021 | News

Poland overcomes AI epidemic

Birtwistles, which supplies butchered poultry to hotels and restaurants across the UK, said small breast fillets used in chick burgers were down 40% as Polish supply dried up. Photo: Koos Groenewold
07-05-2021 | News

Polish bird flu outbreak sparks UK concerns

Between 1 January and 19 April, in total, 202 AI outbreaks were registered in 15 provinces in Poland resulting in the culling of millions of broilers. Photo: Lex Salverda
06-05-2021 | News

Millions of broilers culled in Poland due to AI

Dr David E. Swayne, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACPV. Laboratory Director at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, US National Poultry Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. Photo: USDA
16-04-2021 | News

Avian Influenza: Insights for the southern hemisphere

The 3 CVOs said in a joint statement that poultry keepers had put great effort into keeping their flocks safe this winter. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
31-03-2021 | News

Compulsory poultry housing measures to end in parts of UK