Tag: avian influenza
EFSA warns: US dairy bird flu unlikely, impact could be high
EFSA says the H5N1 strain detected in US dairy cattle is unlikely to reach Europe, but warns that any introduction could have serious consequences...
Avian influenza outbreaks expected to continue in Europe until late winter
Avian influenza activity is expected to remain elevated across Europe until late winter, with EFSA reporting widespread HPAI circulation in wild birds and ongoing...
Boehringer avian influenza vaccines receive EU support
The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) has adopted positive opinions for two Boehringer Ingelheim poultry vaccines against the highly...
EFSA and EC launch avian influenza toolkit
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission (EC) have joined forces to release the new #NoBirdFlu communication toolkit designed to help...
Global animal industry highlights avian influenza solutions in Brazil
Around 500 animal industry leaders and experts gathered in Brazil from 9–11 September 2025 to discuss avian influenza solutions. This first-ever global multisectoral dialogue...
Polish poultry farmers to receive €14M EU support for avian flu losses
The European Commission will provide €14 million from the agricultural reserve to poultry farmers in Poland as compensation for the impact of avian flu,...
$301K grant funds H5N1 vaccine for dairy herds
A $301K grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Purdue University is funding the development of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy...
World Egg Organisation calls for united action against avian influenza
During its high-level event on the 22nd of May, 2025, the World Egg Organisation highlighted the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and science-led strategies...
FAO calls for urgent action against avian influenza
During a briefing, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stressed the importance of immediate action against the H5N1 highly pathogenic...
Elanco makes agreement to commercialize avian influenza vaccine in dairy cattle
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has entered into an agreement with Medgene to leverage the company's vaccine platform technology. The agreement includes commercialization of a...
