NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2026 17 In the closing months of 2025, Europe has witnessed a marked increase in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, leading to widespread outbreaks in poultry farms and a rise in detections among carnivorous mammals. Despite the ongoing spread within animal populations, the risk to the general public remains low. Between 6 September and 28 November 2025, 442 outbreaks of HPAI were reported in domestic birds and 2,454 outbreaks in wild birds across 29 European countries, according to the latest quarterly report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and the EU reference laboratory (EURL). The widespread outbreaks on farms across Europe have primarily resulted from introductions by wild birds, mainly through indirect contact. In particular, turkeys have been affected, and there has been an increase in detections among vaccinated ducks. Factors contributing to the rise in cases include transmission from wild birds, infection pressure from highly contaminated environments near poultry establishments, and certain weather conditions such as humidity. Experts strongly recommend housing domestic birds in areas where HPAI virus is circulating in wild birds or where wild bird mass mortality events have been reported. Strict biosecurity and enhanced surveillance are essential to detect new outbreaks early and reduce risks to animal health. Read more>> Avian influenza outbreaks expected to continue in Europe until late winter Supplant D Supporting immunity and microflora • Increases overall health status • Reduces need for veterinary intervention • Less pre-weaning mortality in hyperprolific sows agrimprove.com C-vita Photo: EFSA
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