News & Updates
- WOAH reports 3 Mexican broiler farms hit by avian fluA recent report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) revealed three additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks in Mexico. ... read more
- Brazil investigating possible H5N1 human infectionsWith the detection of avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Brazil, the country’s health authorities are investing possible spread to humans ... read more
- Brazil declares H5N1 animal health state of emergencyBrazil’s Ministry of Agriculture On May 22 declared an animal health state of emergency as more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 were confirmed in the country. ... read more
- Avian flu hits Paraguay, backyard flocks report 1st casesThis year’s global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has added a new country to the list: Paraguay. ... read more
- Rep. Barry Moore’s surprising avian flu statementYou would think that a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee member, who studied poultry science in college and represents a poultry-producing congressional district, would know the key reason highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread to so many farms in 2022 and 2023. ... read more
- 1 month with no new US HPAI cases in commercial poultryThe typical seasonal slowdown of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infections is apparent in the United States, as the last cases of HPAI in a commercial poultry flock to be reported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were confirmed one month ago. ... read more
- 6 key areas of concern for the US turkey industryTestimony from National Turkey Federation (NTF) Vice Chairman John Zimmerman revealed six major concerns the organization hopes federal officials can resolve. ... read more
- APHIS launches HPAI vaccination program for condorsThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved the emergency use of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine to protect the California condor population. ... read more
- The before and after of avian influenza in BrazilOnce upon a time there was a country with no reported avian flu cases. This country happens to be the largest chicken exporter in the world. In fact, many other countries depend on its chicken meat. But not only that – other countries rely on its genetic material. The absence of avian flu in its territory was used as a wonderful marketing weapon. A fantastic, idyllic way to show that things can be done well. ... read more
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in BrazilHighly pathogenic avian influenza has entered Brazil for the first time but, so far, remains restricted to seabirds. ... read more
- 3 layer flocks struck by avian influenza in ArgentinaThree new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial laying hen flocks have been confirmed and reported to the World Oganisation for Animal Health (WOAH). ... read more
- New spike in avian flu cases in French poultrySince the start of May, more than 20 new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in poultry flocks in southwest France. ... read more
- Could vegetative buffers help prevent the spread of HPAI?According to Dr. Paul Patterson, Pennsylvania State University poultry science professor emeritus, aerosol transmission could be playing a part in the spread of HPAI. ... read more
- Central and South America battling persistent avian fluWild birds, backyard and commercial flocks in Central and South America continue to be battered by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). ... read more
- Uruguay launches vaccination campaign to curb avian fluEven though there have been no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at any of Uruguay’s commercial poultry flocks, health officials are not taking any chances and have begun vaccinating commercial birds against the virus. ... read more
- Highly pathogenic H5N2 avian flu confirmed in Alaska
Highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza has been confirmed in a wild mallard duck from a state wildlife refuge in Alaska, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced on August 26 … read more
- 3 Important Biosecurity Concepts for Your Poultry Farm
The effectiveness of any biosecurity program is affected by what is in the program and whether the program is being followed. All it takes is one instance of a policy circumvented … read more
- Arkansas Poultry Industry Braces for Bird Flu
Many Arkansans are looking skyward, eager to see migrating ducks from the north flying though the state when hunting season opens in November. Many other Arkansans are looking … read more