Avian Influenza

International Trade

US reduces HPAI restrictions on European poultry

Review reveals certain poultry and poultry products from France and other specific European countries don’t pose a severe threat.

Brand Insights

Axitan's Endolysin Technology: A Year of Growth and Innovation in Poultry Health

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Exploring Axitan's Journey from Product Launch to Global Expansion, as the Company Tackles Antibiotic Alternatives and Boosts Poultry Productivity. 

Avian Influenza

Early 2025 spike in avian flu in Italian poultry flocks

Further cases in poultry — both commercial and backyard flocks — have been recorded in nine more European states.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu continues to spread in Ohio turkeys

A commercial flock of nearly 1.6 million laying hens in Missouri has also been struck by the virus.

Avian Influenza

CDC: mRNA vaccine shows promise against HPAI

The technology, used to make the initial COVID-19 vaccines, allows for a faster response to viruses that mutate quickly, such as influenza.

Avian Influenza

Expect new US administration to listen about HPAI vaccines

Former USDA Under Secretary Hunt Shipman said vaccination discussion should no longer be put on hold.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu cases confirmed in Ohio, Maryland

Two turkey flocks in Ohio are struck by the virus and a presumed case in Maryland broilers is confirmed.

Diseases & Health

Will H5N1 reach pandemic status? We don’t know

It will take an exact combination of virus mutations and reassortments for that to happen, but it could, CIDRAP director says.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza confirmed in Puerto Rico

The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu appears in Ohio, Delaware poultry

One Delaware county has already lost two broiler flocks to avian influenza in 2025.

Avian Influenza

Which states lost the most commercial birds to HPAI in 2024?

Seven states lost more than 1 million birds to avian influenza during the past year, while two lost more than 10 million.

Avian Influenza

WOAH calls for more action to prevent H5N1 spread in humans

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is calling for more action to control the spread of H5N1 in humans, according to a Reuters report.

Avian Influenza

15 more states join National Milk Testing Strategy

Fifteen additional states have enrolled in the National Milk Testing Strategy, bringing the total number of states to 28 approximately one month since the program launched. These 28 states represent nearly 65% of the nation’s milk production.

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