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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Three workers in Colorado, US, possibly infected with avian influenza after handling poultry
Three individuals who worked with infected poultry in Colorado, US, are believed to have contracted avian influenza, state health officials announced, potentially bringing the number of US human cases identified since April to seven, The Wa ...
Monday, July 15, 2024
WHO warns limited surveillance hampers assessment of H5N1 avian influenza risk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that limited surveillance of animal and human cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is hindering its ability to assess and manage the global risk posed by the disease, Voic ...
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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Iowa, US confirms 11th avian flu case in Sioux County dairy herd for June
State officials in Iowa, US announced that another case of avian flu was detected in a Sioux County dairy herd, marking the 11th case of bird flu in Iowa cattle for the month of June 2024, Iowa Capital Dispatch 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
Avian influenza spreads to seventh poultry farm in Victoria, Australia
The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a seventh poultry farm near Melbourne, as announced by the government of Australia's Victoria state, Reuters reported.
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 ...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
24 US companies developing avian flu vaccine for cattle
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that 24 companies are actively engaged in developing an avian flu vaccine for cattle, as the virus continues to spread among US dairy herds, Reuters reported.

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