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South Africa’s agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa is not currently facing an outbreak of avian influenza, but there has been an uptick in bird flu cases around the world. Photo: Canva
12-06 | News

South Africa’s poultry sector prepares for mass avian influenza vaccination

In the fight against avian influenza, there is an urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and science-led strategies, including vaccination in laying hens. Photo: Canva
03-06 | News

World Egg Organisation: Tackling avian influenza together

The state of California has confirmed the most cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cows to date. Photo: Canva
30-05 | 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 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: a global threat to all

Photo: Michel Velderman
27-05 | Article

The bigger picture: Protecting our poultry flocks against avian influenza

The current approach to avian influenza sometimes lacks direction. Photo: Bert Jansen.
19-05 | Article

How Canada’s poultry industry is uniting to fight avian influenza

Brazil has reported its first case of avian influenza. Photo: Mapa
16-05 | News

Brazil confirms first case of avian influenza at commercial poultry farm

Avian influenza vaccination not noted on egg packaging
30-04 | News

Avian influenza vaccination not noted on egg packaging

In 2023, France became the world's first larger poultry producer to launch a nationwide vaccine campaign against highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva
28-04 | News

French state pays less for AI vaccination, poultry sector angry

Researchers will be seek to understand bird flu transmission and to mitigate the impact of the disease in dairy herds and the livestock sector as a whole. Photo: Mark Pasveer
04-04 | News

Financial support to combat avian influenza in livestock in the US

On 17 March 2025 in Rome, Italy, FAO deputy director-general Godfrey Magwenzi updated FAO members on avian influenza. Photo: FAO/Cristiano Minichiello
25-03 | News

FAO appeals for stronger action against the spread of H5N1

At a recent NFU Poultry fringe event, avian influenza vaccination and the use of PAPs in poultry diets were high on the agenda. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-03 | News

Future of the UK poultry sector: PAPs and avian influenza key issues

“We’re asking the respective governments to take further action and urgently implement GB-wide housing measures,” said James Mottershead, NFU. Photo: Ton Kastermans Photography
27-02 | News

Farmers call for England-wide housing order as UK bird flu cases rise

More than 150 million birds in the US have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since February 2022. Photo: Bert Jansen
25-02 | News

USDA issues conditional license for avian influenza vaccine

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has re-emerged on the continent after an apparent absence of new cases. Photo: Gobiermo del Chaco
24-02 | News

Argentina confirms case of avian influenza in domestic birds

It is likely that the measures recently enforced in the UK will remain until the spring when the weather warms up and the birds’ movements change. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
18-02 | News

UK bans bird gatherings to curb spread of avian influenza