News & Updates

• Avian flu impacts poultry farming in four Asian states
  Reporting new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry are India, Japan, Nepal, and South Korea. In Australia, avian flu-related restrictions are now only in place around one previously affected farm in the state of Victoria. ... read more
  Published on 2021-03-01
• Is the US poultry industry ready for another HPAI outbreak?
  Small flocks may not utilize biosecurity practices and proper communication correctly, this could pose a threat. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-25
• Inghams delivers solid growth for half-year
  With its latest half-year results, Australia-based poultry integrator Inghams Group highlights solid growth in poultry volumes, and strong improvements in the firm’s financial results. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-24
• South Korea registers 100 avian flu outbreaks in poultry
  In South Korea, a significant milestone has been reached as the country records its 100th outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-23
• Avian influenza H5N8: Poultry meat remains safe to eat
  In the wake of news reports that seven workers at a poultry farm in Russia are the first humans to be infected with the H5N8 strain of avian influenza, the International Poultry Council believes it is important to reassure consumers that poultry meat is safe to eat. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-22
• Russia warns of H5N8 avian flu virus transmission to people
  Research in Russia has revealed that the most prevalent variant of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus circulating in Europe this winter had gained the ability to infect humans. Meanwhile, the slow-down in new outbreaks among poultry in France seems to be continuing, while new cases have been registered in Germany, Poland and Sweden. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-22
• Avian flu reemerges on Nigerian poultry farms
  The latest cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have affected commercial farms in Nigeria, having previously involved a couple of backyard flocks. A ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-18
• Avian influenza: 70 birds found dead due to bird flu in Maharashtra – Free Press Journal
  Avian influenza: 70 birds found dead due to bird flu in Maharashtra ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-17
• South Korea amends avian flu culling rules
  With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) leading to heavy losses of birds and sky-high prices for meat and eggs in the shops, South Korea is easing its rules on the preventative culling of poultry for a short period. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-17
• French minister: Avian flu situation in poultry is improving
  There are some signs of improvement in the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) situation in France, according to agriculture and food minister Julien Denormandie. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-16
• By year's end, poultry's disease difficulties should lessen
  There is light at the end of the tunnel for the global poultry industry despite ongoing disease challenges ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-11
• Algeria records first avian flu outbreak, more cases in Asia
  As Algeria reports its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, there are further cases in Asia — in India, Iran, and Vietnam. The disease situation appears to be under control in Nepal. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-11
• South Korean farmers say avian flu measures excessive
  As the number of poultry culled in South Korea as a result of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to rise, farmers are calling official disease control measures into question. In Japan, a key area for egg production near to Tokyo looks likely to lose one in three of its hens to the disease. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-11
• Bulgaria, Italy, Ukraine report first avian flu virus detection
  Over the past week, the first outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the winter season have been confirmed in poultry in Bulgaria and Ukraine, while a mild form of the disease has been detected in Italy. With 328 outbreaks already this year, France continues to be the European country worst affected by HPAI. Six other nations have reported additional outbreaks in poultry flocks. Meanwhile, Switzerland has registered its first wild bird testing positive for an unusual HPAI variant. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-10
• Avian flu insurance offered to Ontario turkey producers
  The Canadian government is offering up to CA$559,285 to help Turkey Farmers of Ontario finalize and launch a new insurance product to protect Ontario turkey producers from losses associated with outbreaks of avian influenza. ... read more
  Published on 2021-02-09

• 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