by admin | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Italy has, between the end of December and the first day of 2026, recorded 43 cases of high pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry. Almost half of the infected poultry farms are specialised in turkey meat while 8 hold laying hens, the reports of the Istituto...
by admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
In Herzogenrath, Germany, just across the border from Kerkrade, a Dutch town in Limburg, bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) has been detected in a calf. This was reported by the German North Rhine-Westphalia Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (LAVE.NRW). At...
by admin | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Europe have dominated headlines in recent months, with first-ever cases reported in Spain this year. The impact of lumpy skin disease extends beyond animal health, affecting both individuals and economies. In this article, we explore...
by admin | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Health authorities in Washington State have confirmed the world’s first human death caused by the H5N5 strain of avian influenza, marking a significant and concerning milestone in the ongoing battle against bird flu. The patient, described as an older adult with...
by admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The number of Spanish wild boar that got infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) is likely to grow. Apart from the initial 2 confirmed findings, another 12 dead wild boar have emerged over the weekend. Tests will have to provide clarity. As a result of the initial...
