The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history

Scientists have found they can partially protect chickens from bird flu infections by editing their genes

France has started vaccinating ducks against bird flu in a bid to stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that has prompted the United States to impose trade restrictions on French poultry imports.

Africa’s most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that ramp up cost of business, including poultry.

Of all the recently emerging and potentially pandemic viruses, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 is one of the fiercest. First detected in Hong Kong in 1997, it spread to the rest of the world with a mortality rate of 60% when transmitted from birds to humans. The…

Professor Devi Sridhar said preparations were needed in case of future disease outbreaks.

Report argues chickens should be kept in much smaller flocks and given more space

A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world – and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.

A COUNCIL has warned the public not to be “alarmed” by the sight of PPE-wearing staff collecting bird carcasses infected with bird flu as…