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Friday, July 12, 2024
Close to two million chickens to be culled as bird flu found at Colorado, US farm
Nearly 1.8 million chickens will be killed after bird flu was detected at an egg-laying operation in Weld County, Colorado, the United States.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
US awards US$176 million to Moderna for bird flu vaccine development
The US government has awarded US$176 million to Moderna to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
USDA programme to cover dairy farmers financially for bird flu-related milk losses
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had announced more details about a programme to compensate dairy farmers for H5N1 avian flu-related milk losses.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
US poultry production declines in May due to bird flu concerns
US poultry production experienced a decline in May, according to the US Department of Agriculture, Brownfield Ag News reported.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Few US farms seek federal assistance for bird flu outbreak
A small number of US farms, only 18 in total, are currently accepting federal funds to address the H5N1 avian flu outbreak among dairy herds that began three months ago, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food & Envir ...
Monday, June 24, 2024
Avian influenza bird deaths spark declaration of biosecurity emergency in New South Wales, Australia
A biosecurity emergency has been declared in New South Wales, Australia, after avian influenza killed 8,000 birds and another 240,000 were euthanised on a poultry egg farm in Sydney's north.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Bird flu spread signals lack of pandemic preparedness, report warns
A report highlighted the surge in bird flu cases among mammals, including cattle, as a stark warning that the world is unprepared for future pandemics, urging immediate action from global leaders, AFP reported.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Backyard chickens seen as key concern of infection as bird flu spreads in Australia
Chicken farmers in Australia are calling on backyard poultry owners to protect their animals from disease to help stop the country's largest outbreak of bird flu from spreading and further affecting the egg industry.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
More cases of bird flu in Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Bird flu has spread to more places in Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Malaysia reviews dairy imports as bird flu hits cows in US
Malaysia's Veterinary Services Department (DVS) is reviewing the import of dairy products following reports that avian influenza was detected among dairy cattle herds in the United States, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, the country's Ministe ...
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
FDA urges US states to keep public from risks of raw milk in light of bird flu infecting cows
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking US states to take more steps to protect the public from the risks of raw milk as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads through dairy cattle in the United States.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
US agencies plan research into bird flu spread among dairy cattle
US federal and state agencies are initiating research into the potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle, aiming to understand the virus's transmission pathways and mitigate its impact on both animals and humans, according ...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Australian supermarket chain enforces egg purchase limits amid bird flu outbreak
Coles, a major Australian supermarket chain, has initiated restrictions on egg purchases following the discovery of bird flu at a fifth poultry farm in Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Philippines suspends poultry imports from Australia over bird flu concerns
The Philippines has banned imports of birds and poultry products from Australia following recent cases of bird flu in the latter.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Netherlands affirms effectiveness of bird flu vaccines as country plans to vaccinate poultry flock
Bird flu vaccines for laying hens are effective in practice, the government of the Netherlands said last week, while confirming plans to vaccinate poultry birds against the virus.

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