bird flu

antibodies against avian influenza have not previously been detected in dairy cattle in Europe. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
26-01 | News

Bird flu antibodies detected at Dutch dairy farm, a first in Europe

A new international research project will focus on addressing the escalating global threat posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Ronald Hissink
23-01 | News

Study aims to address the growing threat posed by avian influenza A viruses

Almost half of the infected poultry farms are specialised in turkey meat. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
12-01 | News

Avian influenza in Italy primarily affects turkey farms

The Russian egg market may experience localised price hikes following the bird outbreak at Volzhanin. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
06-01 | News

Major bird flu outbreak puts Russian egg market in peril

According to Zurab Uchumbegashvili, head of the Poultry Development Association, the only possible reason the Georgian egg market could plunge into a shortage is if citizens massively succumb to panic buying. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
28-12-2025 | News

Bird flu might leave Georgia without eggs

Migratory birds are largely responsible for the spread of bird flu. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
18-12-2025 | News

EFSA: HPAI expected to persist in Europe until winter ends

Thijs Kuiken, a Dutch virologist, says that while the housing order in the Netherlands has prevented additional outbreaks, it cannot provide complete protection. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
17-12-2025 | Article

Bird flu outbreaks persist despite month-long Dutch housing order

Vaccinating exposed professionals against seasonal flu is recommended and paid for by the French health insurance scheme, Anses says in a statement. Photo: Hans Prinsen
15-12-2025 | News

France advises flu vax for those working with poultry

Strict compliance with biosecurity measures at poultry farms – such as cleaning boots and changing clothing – is crucial to tackling avian influenza, according to EFSA. Photo: Cor Salverius Fotografie
10-12-2025 | News

Expert group very concerned about avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands 

The person had a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds. Image: Created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
27-11-2025 | News

Person dies from H5N5 avian influenza in the US