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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 In our recent expert session with poultry specialist Professor 𝗦𝗷𝗮𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁, he discussed the latest developments in both low and high pathogenic avian influenza. 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 is a major concern for poultry farmers and, increasingly, for public health. Recent infections in dairy cattle in the United States have added to these concerns. During the webinar, Sjaak provided an update on the latest developments in the field. He discussed both high and low pathogenic circulating strains, their clinical outcomes, virulence and the models and tools available to control avian influenza. Watch the replay https://lnkd.in/eEQi6-d6 #RoyalGD #ExpertSession #AnimalHealth #AvianInfluenza #Replay

The largest outbreak of avian influenza is currently ongoing in backyard bird flocks and commercial poultry. What is the risk for an outbreak in humans? I provided an update and compared the pandemic potential of avian influenza and COVID-19 in this piece for Forbes https://lnkd.in/gxE9hBW9

"Understanding Avian Influenza: A Threat to Poultry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a major concern for poultry farms. It can rapidly mutate from a low pathogenic form to a highly pathogenic one, causing severe disease. Learn more about its impact and prevention in 'A Guide to Avian Influenza'." Comment "I want" now to get it free!

What is the current state of play for #avianinfluenza in the UK? 🐔 Being aware of avian influenza is crucial for any land managers with captive poultry or wild birds on their estate. Providing an update on the current status of the virus, we explain how members can correctly report cases of avian influenza to help stop the spread throughout rural areas. Find out how you can be mindful of the virus here: https://lnkd.in/e_qxrpH9

High Path Avian Influenza Continues to Evolve USDA APHIS confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds, with confirmations now in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Dakota. https://lnkd.in/gX7etk-t

Understanding Avian Influenza: A Threat to Poultry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a major concern for poultry farms. It can rapidly mutate from a low pathogenic form to a highly pathogenic one, causing severe disease. Learn more about its impact and prevention in 'A Guide to Avian Influenza'. Get it free: https://lnkd.in/dkkigmHE

"Understanding Avian Influenza: A Threat to Poultry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a major concern for poultry farms. It can rapidly mutate from a low pathogenic form to a highly pathogenic one, causing severe disease. Learn more about its impact and prevention in 'A Guide to Avian Influenza'." Get it free: https://lnkd.in/dkkigmHE

How Fast Can Avian Influenza Spread in Live Bird Markets? New Research Highlights: The study shows most poultry in Asian live bird markets get infected with avian influenza within 24 hours.    Key Findings:  - Over 90% of chickens exposed to H9N2 subtype become infected within a day.  - Birds typically become contagious in less than 5.5 hours.  - 1 in 10 birds arriving at markets already exposed to H9N2. Significance:  - Findings help evaluate control measures for reducing H9N2 in markets.  - H9N2 is a low pathogenic zoonotic virus, causing mild disease but can lead to production losses and potentially contribute to new influenza variants. Current Interventions:  - Banning overnight bird storage.  - Enforcing market ‘rest days.’  - Separating bird species in markets. Expert Insight:  - Dr. Guillaume Fournié emphasizes the need for multipronged interventions, including targeting chicken farmers and transporters, to reduce viral burden in markets.  - Calls for vaccination strategies for all poultry destined for live bird markets. Source: https://lnkd.in/g7pcP5_H #AvianInfluenza #PoultryHealth #VeterinaryResearch #PublicHealth #OneHealth #GCRF

📢 Recent outbreak of Avian Influenza in Texas and Kansas, USA Recently, HPAI was detected for the first time in dairy cows 🐄 in the states of Texas and Kansas. USDA states it's the same HPAI strain that has already appeared in the U.S. Officials are strongly advising dairy producers to use all standard biosecurity measures. The cases in both poultry and dairy cattle are believed to be introduced by wild birds. Reported new cases are actively monitored and assessed by agency authorities. Biosecurity still plays a key role in the control and prevention of Avian Influenza. 🐄 👉 To learn more about biosecurity measures and how they help prevent Avian Influenza and other diseases click here: Virkon® S US website 👉 https://di-ri.co/PkOWq #avianinfluenza #dairycows #LanxessBiosecuritySolutions #shapingthefutureofbiosecurity The content outlined is specific to U.S.