Bird Flu
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Namibia reports first H5N1 case since 2022 amid Nigeria, South Africa outbreaks
According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.
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Multiple countries confirm new cases of bird flu
Authorities are imposing containment measures as governments monitor risks to food supply and public health.
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Boehringer Ingelheim’s new avian flu vaccines gain EU backing
Since 2021, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 has caused unprecedented losses worldwide.
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WOAH raises alarm over spread of avian influenza in cattle
The organization urged members to share genetic sequences of avian influenza viruses in public databases and to employ scientifically justified import measures rather than blanket trade bans.
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Bird flu outbreak expands across Europe in earliest surge in a decade
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirmed that Belgium and Slovakia became the latest countries to report cases this week.
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71,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu outbreak in the Netherlands
The case underscores how avian flu remains a persistent threat to animal health and trade stability.
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Morocco suspends poultry imports from Portugal after bird flu outbreak
The suspension applies to poultry-based animal feed as well, and only feed that has undergone heat treatment proven to eliminate the H5N1 virus will be permitted.
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Jordan resumes poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu concerns eased
Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities have launched a diplomatic appeal to key trade partners, such as China and the European Union, to lift existing restrictions.
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EU to release US$15.2M to poultry farms in Poland hit by avian flu
This compensation will only be available to farms located in the officially regulated zones and directly impacted by the disease control efforts during the outbreak period.
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Bird flu outbreak ravages through South African poultry again
The resurgence is expected to renew pressure on South Africa’s agricultural and veterinary systems, especially with the industry still reeling from the effects of last year’s mass culling.
