News & Updates

• WOAH reports 3 Mexican broiler farms hit by avian flu
  A 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
  Published on 2023-05-25
• Brazil investigating possible H5N1 human infections
  With the detection of avian influenza subtype H5N1 in Brazil, the country’s health authorities are investing possible spread to humans ... read more
  Published on 2023-05-24
• Brazil declares H5N1 animal health state of emergency
  Brazil’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
  Published on 2023-05-23
• Avian flu hits Paraguay, backyard flocks report 1st cases
  This year’s global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has added a new country to the list: Paraguay. ... read more
  Published on 2023-05-23
• Rep. Barry Moore’s surprising avian flu statement
  You 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
  Published on 2023-05-22
• 1 month with no new US HPAI cases in commercial poultry
  The 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
  Published on 2023-05-19
• 6 key areas of concern for the US turkey industry
  Testimony from National Turkey Federation (NTF) Vice Chairman John Zimmerman revealed six major concerns the organization hopes federal officials can resolve. ... read more
  Published on 2023-05-19
• APHIS launches HPAI vaccination program for condors
  The 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
  Published on 2023-05-16
• The before and after of avian influenza in Brazil
  Once 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
  Published on 2023-05-16
• Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Brazil
  Highly pathogenic avian influenza has entered Brazil for the first time but, so far, remains restricted to seabirds. ... read more
  Published on 2023-05-15
• 3 layer flocks struck by avian influenza in Argentina
  Three 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
  Published on 2023-05-15
• New spike in avian flu cases in French poultry
  Since 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
  Published on 2023-05-12
• 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
  Published on 2023-05-11
• Central and South America battling persistent avian flu
  Wild birds, backyard and commercial flocks in Central and South America continue to be battered by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). ... read more
  Published on 2023-05-11
• Uruguay launches vaccination campaign to curb avian flu
  Even 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
  Published on 2023-05-10

• 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
  Published on 2016-8-26
• 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
  Published on 2016-1-5

• 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
  Published on 2015-10-14