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Australia confirms first case of bird flu as virus reaches every continent
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Australia confirms first case of bird flu as virus reaches every continent
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“These findings are part of the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe, where the virus is increasingly being detected in mammals. In recent years, it has also expanded into new areas, including the Arctic, where it may impact vulnerable wildlife populations and fragile ecosystems.”
https://www.vetinst.no/en/news/first-detection-of-avian-influenza-in-a-polar-bear-on-svalbard
#H5N5 #birdflu #Arctic #PolarBear #Walrus #Influenza #HPAI #Vogelgriep #TokkendeTijdbom
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“These findings are part of the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe, where the virus is increasingly being detected in mammals. In recent years, it has also expanded into new areas, including the Arctic, where it may impact vulnerable wildlife populations and fragile ecosystems.”
https://www.vetinst.no/en/news/first-detection-of-avian-influenza-in-a-polar-bear-on-svalbard
#H5N5 #birdflu #Arctic #PolarBear #Walrus #Influenza #HPAI #Vogelgriep #TokkendeTijdbom
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Variable #transmission efficiency of #mammalian origin #HPAI D1.1 #H5N1 strains in #ferrets, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/05/variable-transmission-efficiency-of.html
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Variable #transmission efficiency of #mammalian origin #HPAI D1.1 #H5N1 strains in #ferrets, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/05/variable-transmission-efficiency-of.html
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New research shows that HPAI (bird flu) increased Northern Gannet mortality by a factor of ~6 and ~4 at two of the world’s largest colonies. It is predicted this impact will take two decades for the population to recover from.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320726001989
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New research shows that HPAI (bird flu) increased Northern Gannet mortality by a factor of ~6 and ~4 at two of the world’s largest colonies. It is predicted this impact will take two decades for the population to recover from.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320726001989
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/459048/ Early Release – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus and Mass Mortality in Eurasian Cranes, Germany, 2025 – Volume 32, Number 5—May 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal #Clade2344b #Éire #EurasianCrane #Germany #H5 #Health #HighlyPathogenicAvianInfluenza #HPAI #IE #Influenza #Ireland #Migration #PassiveSurveillance #RespiratoryInfections #Transmission #viruses #zoonoses
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This video explores the critical public health risks associated with wildlife trade and fur farming, focusing predominantly on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus and its pandemic potential. It offers expert insights into how fur farming—particularly of mink—serves as a significant mixing vessel for various influenza viruses, promoting viral evolution and increasing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdrHuzsD978#HPAI #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Zoonosis #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #influenza
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This video explores the critical public health risks associated with wildlife trade and fur farming, focusing predominantly on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus and its pandemic potential. It offers expert insights into how fur farming—particularly of mink—serves as a significant mixing vessel for various influenza viruses, promoting viral evolution and increasing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdrHuzsD978#HPAI #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Zoonosis #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #influenza
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I just received an email newsletter from #MDACF regarding #HPAI. It's not looking good...
From the memo [in PDF format]:
"Avian Influenza (HPAI) Notices:
Due to the continuing US outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated and wild birds and in dairy cattle, Animal Health Officials from all six #NewEnglandStates are united in advising the following for agricultural fairs, competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events that encourage the gathering or co-mingling of birds and/or cattle:
Avian species
The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of domestic and wild waterfowl species and may recommend delaying or canceling domestic fowl or poultry shows. If events are held, best practices for biosecurity should be implemented. Waterfowl exhibitions are currently banned in MA through April 30, 2026, which may be extended.
Bovine species
The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of any bovines, including both dairy and beef cattle, that have been present in any state at the time that state had a current outbreak of HPAI in cattle.
Bovines that have been shipped from currently affected states in 2026 should not be allowed on the premises of New England fairs or shows. Moving to or from an affected state for any reason will void any New England Fair and Show Season Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (OCVIs) that have been issued for such cattle for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The states currently affected by HPAI in cattle can be found on the USDA website..."
Emailed bulletin:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEDACF/bulletins/412b40fUSDA Website:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed- cases-livestockLink to MDACF memo [PDF]:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MEDACF/2026/04/13/file_attachments/3615362/2026%20NE%20Fairs%20Memo%20March%202026.pdf#HPAINews #BirdFlu #MaineDACF #NewEngland #HealthAndSafety #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 #LPAI #BirdFlu
#FarmAnimals #AgriculturalFairs #Poultry #Cattle #HealthInformation -
I just received an email newsletter from #MDACF regarding #HPAI. It's not looking good...
From the memo [in PDF format]:
"Avian Influenza (HPAI) Notices:
Due to the continuing US outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated and wild birds and in dairy cattle, Animal Health Officials from all six #NewEnglandStates are united in advising the following for agricultural fairs, competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events that encourage the gathering or co-mingling of birds and/or cattle:
Avian species
The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of domestic and wild waterfowl species and may recommend delaying or canceling domestic fowl or poultry shows. If events are held, best practices for biosecurity should be implemented. Waterfowl exhibitions are currently banned in MA through April 30, 2026, which may be extended.
Bovine species
The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of any bovines, including both dairy and beef cattle, that have been present in any state at the time that state had a current outbreak of HPAI in cattle.
Bovines that have been shipped from currently affected states in 2026 should not be allowed on the premises of New England fairs or shows. Moving to or from an affected state for any reason will void any New England Fair and Show Season Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (OCVIs) that have been issued for such cattle for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The states currently affected by HPAI in cattle can be found on the USDA website..."
Emailed bulletin:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEDACF/bulletins/412b40fUSDA Website:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed- cases-livestockLink to MDACF memo [PDF]:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MEDACF/2026/04/13/file_attachments/3615362/2026%20NE%20Fairs%20Memo%20March%202026.pdf#HPAINews #BirdFlu #MaineDACF #NewEngland #HealthAndSafety #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 #LPAI #BirdFlu
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Deciphering #HPAI #Influenza A Virus #H5N1: Molecular Basis of #Pathogenicity, Zoonotic Potential, and Advances in #Vaccination Strategies, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/deciphering-hpai-influenza-virus-h5n1.html
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Deciphering #HPAI #Influenza A Virus #H5N1: Molecular Basis of #Pathogenicity, Zoonotic Potential, and Advances in #Vaccination Strategies, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/deciphering-hpai-influenza-virus-h5n1.html
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CW: interesting piece on the evidence that bird flu is airborne
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
By: I. Edwards
Feb 20, 2025, 10:20 amKey Takeaways
- Bird flu may spread through the air under specific weather conditions
- The virus likely traveled 5 miles from a duck farm to a chicken facility in the Czech Republic
- Experts say humans face low risk, but farms should consider air filtration to protect animals -
CW: interesting piece on the evidence that bird flu is airborne
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
By: I. Edwards
Feb 20, 2025, 10:20 amKey Takeaways
- Bird flu may spread through the air under specific weather conditions
- The virus likely traveled 5 miles from a duck farm to a chicken facility in the Czech Republic
- Experts say humans face low risk, but farms should consider air filtration to protect animals -
There was also a recent incident of a domestic cat in #NewJersey with #HPAI. (I reported a dead seagull in #PortlandME last week).
Bird flu may be why over 1,000 geese died in NJ. How Pa., Del. are fighting back
Officials in New Jersey are reporting that over one thousand geese have died over the last few days raising new concerns over possible bird flu cases.
By Emily Rose Grassi • Published February 18, 2026 • Updated on February 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm
"Geese are reportedly dying in large numbers throughout the state of New Jersey causing a new concern over bird flu."
Read more:
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bird-flu-sick-geese-new-jersey/6464556/ -
There was also a recent incident of a domestic cat in #NewJersey with #HPAI. (I reported a dead seagull in #PortlandME last week).
Bird flu may be why over 1,000 geese died in NJ. How Pa., Del. are fighting back
Officials in New Jersey are reporting that over one thousand geese have died over the last few days raising new concerns over possible bird flu cases.
By Emily Rose Grassi • Published February 18, 2026 • Updated on February 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm
"Geese are reportedly dying in large numbers throughout the state of New Jersey causing a new concern over bird flu."
Read more:
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bird-flu-sick-geese-new-jersey/6464556/ -
#MDACF - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Protect Your Flock: Be Vigilant with Biosecurity
"Flocks, backyard flocks and avian influenza current risk is at a high level.(#HPAI Update – February 13, 2026) Maine Animal Health officials have confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI – H5) in a non-commercial backyard flock in York County. While Maine’s commercial poultry remains unaffected, all bird owners are urged to review precautions and stay alert."
Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/index.shtmlPrecautions for flock owners:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Maine #H5 #BackyardFlocks
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#MDACF - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Protect Your Flock: Be Vigilant with Biosecurity
"Flocks, backyard flocks and avian influenza current risk is at a high level.(#HPAI Update – February 13, 2026) Maine Animal Health officials have confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI – H5) in a non-commercial backyard flock in York County. While Maine’s commercial poultry remains unaffected, all bird owners are urged to review precautions and stay alert."
Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/index.shtmlPrecautions for flock owners:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Maine #H5 #BackyardFlocks
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HPAI (bird flu) on Gough Island, but how did it get to one of the most isolated and remote islands on earth?
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22221751.2026.2627076
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HPAI (bird flu) on Gough Island, but how did it get to one of the most isolated and remote islands on earth?
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22221751.2026.2627076
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Open Access in British Birds: A birder’s guide to High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza
https://britishbirds.co.uk/journal/article/bb-eye-birders-guide-high-pathogenicity-avian-influenza
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Open Access in British Birds: A birder’s guide to High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza
https://britishbirds.co.uk/journal/article/bb-eye-birders-guide-high-pathogenicity-avian-influenza
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This presentation highlights the collaborative efforts between Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University, and our federal partners to perform comprehensive avian influenza surveillance in Oregon. This covers the emergence of avian influenza in Oregon, the identification of avian influenza in two pigs in the fall of 2024, active and passive
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdMPgk-DeNs -
This presentation highlights the collaborative efforts between Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University, and our federal partners to perform comprehensive avian influenza surveillance in Oregon. This covers the emergence of avian influenza in Oregon, the identification of avian influenza in two pigs in the fall of 2024, active and passive
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdMPgk-DeNs -
After the Outbreak: researchers talk about before and after the devastation of bird flu (HPAI) on Gannet colonies
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After the Outbreak: researchers talk about before and after the devastation of bird flu (HPAI) on Gannet colonies
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HPAI paper: 84.3% of dead black vultures in the US were HPAI positive
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-026-36912-5
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HPAI paper: 84.3% of dead black vultures in the US were HPAI positive
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-026-36912-5
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💣️ Vogelgriep bij koe in Nederland 💣️
"De NVWA zegt dat een individuele besmetting kan voorkomen, maar dat het belangrijk is om te weten of dit tot verspreiding leidt".
Maar natuurlijk. In wappieland denkt de Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit kennelijk dat het maar de vraag is of Nederlandse koeien niet superieur zijn aan alle andere koeien ter wereld.
Maar in de VS is een groot deel van het vee inmiddels al twee jaar besmet met vogelgriep. En er is geen enkele twijfel over, we weten al lang dat koeien elkaar besmetten, overigens net als veel andere zoogdieren waaronder helaas vrijwel alle zeezoogdieren. Er heeft oa rond Midden Amerika al een slachting plaats gevonden waarbij een groot deel van de zeeleeuwen en zeekoeien is uitgeroeid.
Voor vee is het meestal niet dodelijk, wel zijn ze besmettelijk. Bij veel andere zoogdieren verloopt vogelgriep veel heftiger, bijvoorbeeld fretten sterven er vrijwel altijd aan. Het is een vreselijke dood.
Ook voor mensen is vogelgriep meestal dodelijk.
Gelukkig is het nog niet vaak van mens op mens overgesprongen, maar dat is een kwestie van tijd: het virus muteert bijna net zo vaak als co rona.De NVWA heeft antistoffen bij de Nederlandse koe aangetroffen: ze was al niet meer besmet. Daarmee heb je direct het bewijs dat de NVWA veel te weinig controleert. Ze hadden dit moeten opmerken toen de koe net besmet raakte, in plaats van achteraf.
Terwijl in Nederland regelmatig boeren klagen dat hun kippen besmet raken door wilde vogels, is het in werkelijkheid precies omgekeerd. Vogelgriep is ontstaan en verspreid door megastallen in de bioindustrie. Doordat de bioindustrie weigerde om er iets anders aan te doen dan stallen te "ruimen", blijft het zich verspreiden en uiteindelijk wilde vogels besmet (die er massaal aan sterven). En ja, nu is de natuur ook een bron geworden, maar mensen die voorstellen om de natuur dan maar af te schaffen zouden zichzelf eens moeten ruimen.
Er is namelijk gewoon een vaccin wat pluimvee voor een belangrijk deel beschermt. Maar... dat wordt nog altijd niet ingezet, uit vrees dat wappies dan minder vlees kopen.
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Stop alsjeblieft direct met rauwmelkse kazen, ongepasteuriseerde melk van de boer of rauw vlees producten zoals filet americain. Je wil echt geen vogelgriep krijgen, en de melk van deze koe is dus gewoon verkocht toen ze besmet was.
En de NVWA? Die organisatie is niet alleen maar kapot bezuinigd, het is gewoon ook een vreselijke club die al decennia in opspraak is omdat ze vooral de belangen van de bio industrie behartigt, in plaats van die van burgers en dieren.
Verder lezen:
nu.nl/binnenland/6383647/antis…
wiki:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_in… -
💣️ Vogelgriep bij koe in Nederland 💣️
"De NVWA zegt dat een individuele besmetting kan voorkomen, maar dat het belangrijk is om te weten of dit tot verspreiding leidt".
Maar natuurlijk. In wappieland denkt de Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit kennelijk dat het maar de vraag is of Nederlandse koeien niet superieur zijn aan alle andere koeien ter wereld.
Maar in de VS is een groot deel van het vee inmiddels al twee jaar besmet met vogelgriep. En er is geen enkele twijfel over, we weten al lang dat koeien elkaar besmetten, overigens net als veel andere zoogdieren waaronder helaas vrijwel alle zeezoogdieren. Er heeft oa rond Midden Amerika al een slachting plaats gevonden waarbij een groot deel van de zeeleeuwen en zeekoeien is uitgeroeid.
Voor vee is het meestal niet dodelijk, wel zijn ze besmettelijk. Bij veel andere zoogdieren verloopt vogelgriep veel heftiger, bijvoorbeeld fretten sterven er vrijwel altijd aan. Het is een vreselijke dood.
Ook voor mensen is vogelgriep meestal dodelijk.
Gelukkig is het nog niet vaak van mens op mens overgesprongen, maar dat is een kwestie van tijd: het virus muteert bijna net zo vaak als co rona.De NVWA heeft antistoffen bij de Nederlandse koe aangetroffen: ze was al niet meer besmet. Daarmee heb je direct het bewijs dat de NVWA veel te weinig controleert. Ze hadden dit moeten opmerken toen de koe net besmet raakte, in plaats van achteraf.
Terwijl in Nederland regelmatig boeren klagen dat hun kippen besmet raken door wilde vogels, is het in werkelijkheid precies omgekeerd. Vogelgriep is ontstaan en verspreid door megastallen in de bioindustrie. Doordat de bioindustrie weigerde om er iets anders aan te doen dan stallen te "ruimen", blijft het zich verspreiden en uiteindelijk wilde vogels besmet (die er massaal aan sterven). En ja, nu is de natuur ook een bron geworden, maar mensen die voorstellen om de natuur dan maar af te schaffen zouden zichzelf eens moeten ruimen.
Er is namelijk gewoon een vaccin wat pluimvee voor een belangrijk deel beschermt. Maar... dat wordt nog altijd niet ingezet, uit vrees dat wappies dan minder vlees kopen.
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Stop alsjeblieft direct met rauwmelkse kazen, ongepasteuriseerde melk van de boer of rauw vlees producten zoals filet americain. Je wil echt geen vogelgriep krijgen, en de melk van deze koe is dus gewoon verkocht toen ze besmet was.
En de NVWA? Die organisatie is niet alleen maar kapot bezuinigd, het is gewoon ook een vreselijke club die al decennia in opspraak is omdat ze vooral de belangen van de bio industrie behartigt, in plaats van die van burgers en dieren.
Verder lezen:
nu.nl/binnenland/6383647/antis…
wiki:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_in… -
Le virus influenza aviaire hautement pathogène #HPAI en zone polaire australe fait l'objet du 9e bulletin "Polar Watch" du Cercle Polaire.
https://www.lecerclepolaire.com/polar-watch-9-fr/
Également disponible en langue anglaise :
https://www.lecerclepolaire.com/en/polar-watch-9-en/ -
Le virus influenza aviaire hautement pathogène #HPAI en zone polaire australe fait l'objet du 9e bulletin "Polar Watch" du Cercle Polaire.
https://www.lecerclepolaire.com/polar-watch-9-fr/
Également disponible en langue anglaise :
https://www.lecerclepolaire.com/en/polar-watch-9-en/ -
Geflügelpest zwingt zur Tötung des gesamten Bestands an Legehennen im Landkreis Meißen. #Legehennen #Geflügelpest #HPAI #Landkreis Meißen #Biosicherheit #Ebersbach https://bit.ly/4p0j9QU https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/gefluegelpest-310-000-legehennen-bei-ebersbach-muessen-getoetet-werden-3085841?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=publizer&utm_content=textlink
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Geflügelpest zwingt zur Tötung des gesamten Bestands an Legehennen im Landkreis Meißen. #Legehennen #Geflügelpest #HPAI #Landkreis Meißen #Biosicherheit #Ebersbach https://bit.ly/4p0j9QU https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/gefluegelpest-310-000-legehennen-bei-ebersbach-muessen-getoetet-werden-3085841?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=publizer&utm_content=textlink
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Geflügelpest zwingt zur Tötung des gesamten Bestands an Legehennen im Landkreis Meißen. #Legehennen #Geflügelpest #HPAI #Landkreis Meißen #Biosicherheit #Ebersbach https://bit.ly/4p0j9QU https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/gefluegelpest-310-000-legehennen-bei-ebersbach-muessen-getoetet-werden-3085841?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=publizer&utm_content=textlink
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Geflügelpest zwingt zur Tötung des gesamten Bestands an Legehennen im Landkreis Meißen. #Legehennen #Geflügelpest #HPAI #Landkreis Meißen #Biosicherheit #Ebersbach https://bit.ly/4p0j9QU https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/gefluegelpest-310-000-legehennen-bei-ebersbach-muessen-getoetet-werden-3085841?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=publizer&utm_content=textlink
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Geflügelpest zwingt zur Tötung des gesamten Bestands an Legehennen im Landkreis Meißen. #Legehennen #Geflügelpest #HPAI #Landkreis Meißen #Biosicherheit #Ebersbach https://bit.ly/4p0j9QU https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/gefluegelpest-310-000-legehennen-bei-ebersbach-muessen-getoetet-werden-3085841?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=publizer&utm_content=textlink
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https://www.europesays.com/nl/85678/ Vogelgriep vastgesteld bij melkvee in Wisconsin | Melkvee.nl #amerikaanse #bedrijf #besmette #dieren #Dutch #federale #gemeld. #Gezondheid #h5n1 #Health #hpai #melk #melkvee #national #Nederland #Nederlanden #Nederlands #Netherlands #NL #pasteurisatie #quarantaine #rundvee #Staten #vastgesteld #veilig #veterinary #vogelgriep #wisconsin
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CW: interesting piece on the evidence that bird flu is airborne
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CW: interesting piece on the evidence that bird flu is airborne
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"Effective outbreak response to zoonoses depends on strong coordination between veterinary and human health sectors. Recent events, including avian influenza outbreaks, have shown both the value of successful cross-sector collaboration and the persistent gaps that make joint responses challenging. Differences in communication, surveillance systems, ..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjWuRfnPoU0
#InfectiousDisease ##Medicine #Zoonosis #PublicHealth #H5N1 #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Pandemic #Influenza #HPAI
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#HPAI #H5N1 Bird flu has mostly not killed Canada geese in the past. 2nd big flock death this year. Influenza is the virus from Hell for random mutations into fresh lethality. @cbcnews https://flipboard.com/@cbcnews/technology-science-ihnmi1duz/-/a-BatF13nKRqSS8Mg1fxWsUg%3Aa%3A107108217-%2F0
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#Maine - Animal Health Officials Remind Owners to Protect Flocks from #HPAI
December 3, 2025 — "Maine Animal Health officials with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are reminding commercial and backyard bird owners to take precautions to protect their flocks following the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic #AvianInfluenza (HPAI – #H5 strain) in one a non-commercial backyard flock in #PenobscotCounty, Maine.
"HPAI is a highly contagious avian influenza virus that spreads easily between birds through direct contact with infected birds, contaminated surfaces or equipment, and exposure to secretions from wild birds. The virus can also be carried on clothing, footwear, and tools used in bird care.
"While Maine’s commercial poultry operations remain unaffected, continued vigilance is essential to prevent further transmission to domestic birds.
Practical Measures to Protect Your Flock"DACF recommends the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure:
- Prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by keeping birds indoors or ensuring outdoor enclosures are fully covered and secure.
- Practice strict biosecurity, including washing hands before and after handling birds, changing clothing and footwear between flocks, and limiting access to bird areas.
- Disinfect boots and gear when moving between coops or bird areas.
- Avoid sharing equipment or supplies between farms or flocks.
- Clean and disinfect tools and equipment between uses.
- Use well or municipal water for drinking water.
- Secure poultry feed to prevent access by wild birds and rodents.
- Limit unnecessary visits to other farms or locations with birds.
- Monitor flock health regularly and become familiar with HPAI warning signs.
Learn More and Report Concerns
For current Maine HPAI updates, FAQs, and prevention resources, visit:
maine.gov/dacf/hpaiTo report sick poultry or unusual domestic bird deaths, call USDA's toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593.
To report a dead or unusual-acting wild bird, contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: 207-287-8000 (business hours), 800-452-4664 (after hours, evenings, and weekends)."
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #H1N5 #BirdFluNews #BirdFluIsntOver #AnimalHealth #BackyardFlocks
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#Maine - Animal Health Officials Remind Owners to Protect Flocks from #HPAI
December 3, 2025 — "Maine Animal Health officials with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are reminding commercial and backyard bird owners to take precautions to protect their flocks following the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic #AvianInfluenza (HPAI – #H5 strain) in one a non-commercial backyard flock in #PenobscotCounty, Maine.
"HPAI is a highly contagious avian influenza virus that spreads easily between birds through direct contact with infected birds, contaminated surfaces or equipment, and exposure to secretions from wild birds. The virus can also be carried on clothing, footwear, and tools used in bird care.
"While Maine’s commercial poultry operations remain unaffected, continued vigilance is essential to prevent further transmission to domestic birds.
Practical Measures to Protect Your Flock"DACF recommends the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure:
- Prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by keeping birds indoors or ensuring outdoor enclosures are fully covered and secure.
- Practice strict biosecurity, including washing hands before and after handling birds, changing clothing and footwear between flocks, and limiting access to bird areas.
- Disinfect boots and gear when moving between coops or bird areas.
- Avoid sharing equipment or supplies between farms or flocks.
- Clean and disinfect tools and equipment between uses.
- Use well or municipal water for drinking water.
- Secure poultry feed to prevent access by wild birds and rodents.
- Limit unnecessary visits to other farms or locations with birds.
- Monitor flock health regularly and become familiar with HPAI warning signs.
Learn More and Report Concerns
For current Maine HPAI updates, FAQs, and prevention resources, visit:
maine.gov/dacf/hpaiTo report sick poultry or unusual domestic bird deaths, call USDA's toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593.
To report a dead or unusual-acting wild bird, contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: 207-287-8000 (business hours), 800-452-4664 (after hours, evenings, and weekends)."
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #H1N5 #BirdFluNews #BirdFluIsntOver #AnimalHealth #BackyardFlocks
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HPAI in sheep after an outbreak in a nearby seabird colony in Norway
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HPAI in sheep after an outbreak in a nearby seabird colony in Norway
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"Daarnaast is er ook nog een menselijke oorzaak voor de besmettingen in de stal, vertelt Kuiken. Uit onderzoek van de Wageningen Universiteit waarbij camera's werden opgehangen bij pluimveebedrijven kwam naar voren dat de naleving van de bioveiligheidsmaatregelen, zoals laarzen desinfecteren, beter kan op veel bedrijven."
https://nos.nl/artikel/2592129-nog-meer-vogelgriep-ondanks-ophokplicht-hoe-kan-datNog maar weer een keer. Vogelgriep is een BSL3+ pathogeen. ☣️ Daar horen bioveiligheidsmaatregelen bij die je nooit en te nimmer kunt instellen bij stallen en schuren. Met alleen laarzen desinfecteren kom je er niet.
https://birdflubook.com/a_id-106.htmlWat al jaren geleden gedaan had moeten worden om het risico te verkleinen en wat nog steeds niet gebeurt:
* Geen pluimvee bedrijven in waterrijke gebieden.
* Minstens halvering van het aantal pluimvee bedrijven.
* Veel en veel minder dieren per bedrijf.
* Vaccineren.