On January 31, 2025, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of highly ...

A new review article published in Avian Diseases examines Erysipelas, a bacterial disease caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, which has re-emerged as a significant concern in laying hens. Although ...

Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Japan have severely impacted commercial layer flocks, leading to a sharp increase in egg prices. So far this season, 50 bird flu outbreaks have ...

The persistent threat of avian influenza virus (AIV), particularly the H5 subtype, poses substantial risks not only to avian species but also to human health. Traditional vaccination strategies, such ...

Influenza virus pandemics and seasonal epidemics present significant threats to global health, resulting in numerous fatalities each year. The recurrent zoonotic spillovers of influenza viruses, which ...

According to a BBC publication, poultry farmers in the UK are appealing to the government to let them vaccinate their flocks against the "devastating" avian influenza virus spreading across the ...

In 2024, Ukraine exported 446,600 tons of poultry meat, marking a 6.3% increase compared to 2023 (419,900 tons). In monetary terms, exports rose by 21%, driven b ...