bird flu

The wave in the second half-year was also triggered by migratory birds which, this time, used the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes, as well as the Mississippi route. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
28-03-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: 2 waves, different routes and changing dynamics

People carry the avian influenza virus into premises on contaminated shoes, clothes, machines, animal feed and bedding. Photo: Lex Salverda
24-03-2023 | News

Human activity highlighted in the spread of bird flu across Europe

Pigeons appear to have an inherent ability to prevent viruses from entering cells or spreading. Photo: Freepik
24-03-2023 | News

Multi-species study aids understanding of avian influenza

All countries in South America reported the presence of the virus, except for Brazil, Paraguay, Guyana, and Suriname. Photo: Isabela Kronemberger
21-03-2023 | News

Surrounded by avian influenza, Brazil ups poultry exports

The vaccines have been tested under controlled conditions at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research in Lelystad. The next step will now be to investigate whether the vaccines are just as effective under commercial conditions. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
20-03-2023 | News

Two vaccines show promising results against avian influenza

A case of highly pathogenic avian flu has been detected at a broiler establishment in Río Negro in Argentina. Photo: Angelica Reyes
06-03-2023 | News

Argentina reports avian influenza on a commercial farm

Russian authorities have discussed the idea of allowing poultry farmers to vaccinate poultry flocks against the bird flu since 2021. Photo: Hans Princes
27-02-2023 | News

Russia swings towards mass vaccination against bird flu

Avian influenza has become a global issue. Photo: Mark Pasveer
20-02-2023 | News

Avian influenza vaccination task force meets

In Uruguay, avian influenza was identified in a black-necked swan in the country's south coast. Photo: Steffen Wachsmuth
20-02-2023 | News

Avian influenza reported in Argentina and Uruguay

Flamingos at Zoo 26. Photo: Supplied
14-02-2023 | News

Cuban zoo reports avian influenza outbreak