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Friday, November 29, 2024
Bulk testing of farm milk now required in Pennsylvania, US, as bird flu threat persists
The Department of Agriculture in Pennsylvania, the United States, will require bulk testing of dairy farm milk beginning on November 26, even as there have been no reported cases of avian flu in the state's cattle to date.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Farmers in England, UK, urged to bolster biosecurity measures as bird flu hits farms
Urgent calls have been issued for farmers in England, the United Kingdom, to reinforce their biosecurity practices to safeguard their flocks after two new bird flu cases were confirmed in recent days.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
California, US raw milk farm recalls product amid bird flu detection
A California, US-based raw milk producer has initiated a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples of its product.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UK confirms H5N1 bird flu strain in commercial poultry
Th UK has confirmed a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus in commercial poultry at a site near the town of St Ives in south-west England.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire, UK poultry farm, country raises risk level to high
The UK government confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in commercial poultry at a farm in Yorkshire, just hours after raising the national risk level for the disease from medium to high.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
More rapid spread of bird flu in EU compared to last year
Bird flu has been spreading faster in the European Union this season than a milder 2023, raising concerns of a repeat of previous crises that led to the deaths of tens of millions of poultry and renewing fears that it could expand to humans ...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Benguet, Philippines strengthens animal checkpoints to prevent spread of ASF, bird flu
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Benguet, Philippines, has intensified checkpoint operations to prevent animals infected with African swine fever (ASF) and bird flu from entering the province as holiday demand rises, Philippine New ...
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thailand chicken exports set to rise amid Japan's bird flu outbreak
Chetthaphon Dutsadeenoad, director of Food Moment Public Company Limited, said that Japan's bird flu outbreak presents an opportunity for Thailand to increase its chicken exports to Japan, filling the gap in supply, Kaohoon International re ...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Avian influenza struck poultry farm in Hokkaido, Japan, around 19,000 birds to be culled
Japan confirmed on October 17 the season's first avian influenza outbreak, with authorities identifying around 19,000 birds for culling at a poultry farm on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido and implementing quarantine measures for n ...
Monday, October 21, 2024
France raises bird flu risk level to moderate
France has raised its bird flu risk level from "negligible" to "moderate," according to a decree published in the official journal, Reuters reported.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Australia and New Zealand in intensive preparation for possible entry of bird flu strain
Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating vulnerable species, and war-gaming response plans.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
US farmers push for vaccinations amid ongoing bird flu crisis
US farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to permit vaccinations for chickens, turkeys, and cattle to protect against bird flu, which has severely impacted livestock over the past three years, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Philippines temporarily bans poultry imports from France amid bird flu case
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and related products from France following the confirmation of a bird flu case, The Philippine Star reported.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Concerns over bird flu spread as California, US reports new cases in dairy herds
After three more herds in California, US, tested positive for bird flu, questions are being raised about whether the true extent of the outbreak in the US is larger than recognised, given the lack of biosecurity and limited testing, The Gua ...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
H5N1 bird flu found in wastewater samples in areas in US where farm animals are
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up—but only in areas populated by farm animals.

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