How is avian influenza impacting the poultry sector? - Poultry World

The pilot scheme will be carried out on selected poultry farms in Verona and Mantua, with vaccinations initially aimed at laying hens and turkeys raised for meat production, which are regarded as being at higher risk. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-05 | Article

Italy launches pilot vaccination programme against 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?

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders

17-03 | Article

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders

“The long-term interests of our sector – economic, social and ethical – are better served by stronger international coordination on HPAI control, including the responsible use of vaccination, than by an endless cycle of outbreaks, emergency measures and trade disputes,” says Gert Jan Oplaat. Photo: Ton Kastermans

19-01 | Expert opinion

Why the poultry sector needs a global pact to fight avian influenza

Many biosecurity improvements encompass practical measures, but HPAI control also requires a strong governance model. Photo: Henk Riswick.

06-01 | Article

Using best practices in HPAI control

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

Under controlled production, slaughter and processing conditions for human consumption, poultry products do not pose a sanitary risk to industrial flocks in other countries. Photo: Mark Pasveer

10-11-2025 | Article

Time to reevaluate avian influenza trade restrictions

No one is exempt from avian influenza and its destructive impact on both animals and commerce. Photo: Bert Jansen

25-09-2025 | Article

Can regionalisation secure the future of poultry trade amid the bird flu crisis?

In the State of the World’s Animal Health report WOAH expresses its concerns about HPAI outbreaks spilling over to non-poultry species.

28-07-2025 | Article

WOAH urges coordinated global action on poultry vaccination against avian influenza

The state of California has confirmed the most cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cows to date. Photo: Canva

30-05-2025 | Article

Avian influenza: Expert talks about spread, risks and response in cows and poultry

Export restrictions remain the biggest hurdle for poultry vaccination against avian influenza. Photo: Canva

28-05-2025 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: a global threat to all