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Wild birds gain immunity to avian flu in ‘encouraging sign’ amid deadly outbreak

Scientists find antibodies in Scottish populations of northern gannets and shags as poultry infections in Britain fall dramatically

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what's behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa. Two different strains are causing outbreaks in the country – A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N6). A specialist in poultry health, Shahn Bisschop, answers some…

The Conversation

From cage-free chicks to puppy mills and Avian flu: Republicans are trying to roll back animal protections

A proposed federal law would wipe out existing state laws that prevent farm animal brutality and the spread of disease

The Guardian - US

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Galápagos Islands tightens biosecurity as avian flu threatens unique species

Scientists confirm three birds have died from virus as park authorities redouble efforts to protect islands’ endemic birds

The Guardian - US

France launches bird vaccination scheme, amid fears of a repeat of H5N1 outbreaks

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…

The Conversation

Efforts under way to upgrade SIAD to diagnose high-risk diseases like Nipah: Chinchurani

Govt initiates efforts to upgrade SIAD in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram to BSL 3 lab. Proposal for ₹27-crore project submitted to Centre. Upgradation to enable detection of high-risk diseases incl. Nipah, monkey fever & avian flu. Currently functions as BSL 2 lab.

The Hindu

Avian flu is devastating National Trust seabird colonies, charity says

More than 7,000 birds have died this year at five of the trust’s sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

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Scots told 'don't panic' as dead birds collected by PPE-clad workers

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…

The National (Scotland)

Avian flu: What are the symptoms and how common is the virus among humans?

Avian influenza has been detected in two British poultry workers as virus rages in Europe

The Independent UK

Swans in decline: cygnet numbers in London drop by 40 per cent

Avian flu is partly to blame for the low numbers of baby swans being spotted

Evening Standard

Warning issued as two cases of avian flu confirmed along North Tyneside coastline

Members of the public are urged not to approach birds they suspect could be infected. Instead, they must alert the authorities.

Chronicle Live

Travel warning issued after hundreds of dead birds found at Scots beach

Holidaymakers heading to the coast have been warned to stay away from the bodies amid fears of an avian flu outbreak.

Daily Record

Bird flu warning issued after dead birds found across Northumberland

DEFRA has confirmed some of the birds died from Avian Flu

Chronicle Live

Human gene identified that prevents most bird flu viruses moving to people

Discovery means targeted solutions can be directed to avian flu viruses sooner to prevent spillover into humans, say scientists

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El Niño, not avian flu, caused the deaths of hundreds of birds in Mexico, government says

Experts in Mexico say that the warming Pacific ocean currents known as El Niño, not avian flu, were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of birds along Mexico's Pacific coast this year

Reason

No, Corporate Greed Didn't Cause the 2023 Egg Price Shock

A much more plausible explanation is the avian flu outbreak that devastated the poultry industry last year.

Nottingham Post

Concern as Avian flu detected in wild birds near Nottinghamshire river

It is vital that wild birds do not mix with chickens, ducks, geese or other birds.

The Guardian - UK

RSPB calls for suspension of game-bird releases over avian flu fears

Charity says stocking countryside for shooting season would be catastrophic with disease still a major threat to wild birds

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The Guardian - UK

More than 50,000 wild birds in UK killed by avian flu – double previous estimates

H5N1 bird flu may lead to extinction of species as data revealed by Guardian shows worst losses in decades

The Guardian - UK

‘We feel more prepared’: Farne Islands face another season battling avian flu

Hazmat suits have replaced tourists at the important UK sanctuary for breeding seabirds off coast of Northumberland

The Guardian - UK

Irises of gannets that survive avian flu turn from blue to black, study finds

‘Fascinating’ discovery could prove a useful non-invasive diagnostic tool to apply to other species, say scientists

The Conversation

Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia's vulnerable birds

In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form – a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.

The Guardian - AU

Australia poorly prepared for deadly avian flu that kills millions of wild birds, experts warn

Conservationists call for national response plan for possible arrival of HPAI H5, which so far has affected 300 species worldwide

Chronicle Live

Farne Islands to remain closed until end of summer following devastating avian flu outbreak

The disease has killed thousands of birds on Northumberland's internationally important breeding colony, with a 'strong likelihood' that thousands more will be affected this year

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu outbreak in the Gambia threatens birds on East Atlantic Flyway

Hundreds of dead birds found in past three weeks as conservationists call for international funding to help stop the disease spreading on migration routes

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