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Monday, November 30, 2020
EU poultry industry affected by fast spreading avian influenza
The European Union (EU) poultry industry is on alert as a highly contagious avian influenza is spreading throughout Europe, with millions of birds culled in previous bird flu outbreaks resulting in major economic losses, Reuters reported.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Human swine influenza in Alberta, Canada, poses low risk
A case of swine influenza H1N2 virus that was contracted by a human in central Alberta, Canada, is believed to be an isolated incident with a low threat to either other people or pigs.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Seven avian influenza cases reported in Kazakhstan's north
Kazakhstan has reported seven outbreaks of avian influenza, said the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on September 17.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Fast selling of birds by Vietnamese farmers affected by avian influenza could increase likelihood of transmission, study says
The practice of small-scale poultry farmers in Vietnam to rapidly sell their birds following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) could increase the likelihood of widespread disease transmission, according to an internation ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Solomon Islands bans poultry product imports from Australia due to avian influenza
Solomon Island's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Biosecurity Department has suspended the import of poultry products from Australia due to an outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus at farms in the Australi ...
Saturday, August 1, 2020
European pig holdings reservoir for novel influenza viruses, study finds
A new study has found that European pig holdings are reservoirs for an increasing number of diverse influenza viruses, some of which can be transmitted to humans and may have pre-pandemic potential.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Ireland to provide financial support to poultry flock producers affected by avian influenza
Ireland will provide a once-off financial support scheme for poultry flocks affected by an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza this year, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen announced.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Leading the fight against Avian Influenza
The need to combat Avian Influenza (AI) on poultry farms has arguably never been greater than it is today. As governments and health authorities fight to contain the devastating impact of Covid-19, it is vital to avoid any easing of focus o ...
Monday, April 20, 2020
Namibia stops poultry imports from Ukraine and South Carolina because of avian influenza
All poultry imports and in-transit movements of poultry and poultry products from both areas have been suspended due avian influenza outbreaks, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Another H5N8 avian influenza case discovered in Hamburg, Germany
Germany's agriculture and consumer protection ministry said the avian influenza case was found at a turkey farm in Aurich in the northern state of Lower Saxony, reported Reuters.
Monday, March 23, 2020
China removes clause that bans US poultry if avian influenza is discovered
Jim Sumner, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council president said China's policy change will mean China will purchase more US agriculture goods as part of its US-China Phase 1 trade deal pledge, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
12,000 quails culled due to avian influenza outbreak in Philippines
William Dar, Philippines' Agriculture Secretary said the H5N6 influenza A virus was discovered at a quail farm located in the northern region of the country, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
H5N8 avian influenza detected in Germany
German authorities said a H5N8 avian influenza case was discovered in a poultry farm in Saxony, east Germany, reported Reuters.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Republic of Ireland confirms avian influenza outbreak in poultry flock
The country's Department of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak at a commercial poultry facility in Co Monaghan county, with another three facilities currently under investigation, reported The Irish Times.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
137,000 birds culled in Vietnam to halt avian influenza spread
The Vietnam government said a total of 137,180 birds in Vietnam have been culled to stop the spread of avian influenza outbreaks in the country, reported Reuters.

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