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Avian influenza has killed millions of seabirds around the world: Antarctica could be next

Antarctica is often imagined as the last untouched wilderness. Unfortunately, avian influenza (“bird flu”) is encroaching on the icy continent. The virus has already reached the sub-Antarctic islands between the Antarctic Peninsula and South America. It’s only a matter of time before it reaches the Antarctic continent.

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Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for example, 131 million domestic poultry died or were culled as a result of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”).

The Conversation

Mass deaths of elephant seals recorded as bird flu sweeps across the Antarctic

Researchers warn of one of ‘largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the highly contagious disease reaches penguin colonies

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France on 'high' alert for bird flu after new cases detected

France raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate' on Tuesday after new cases of the disease were detected, forcing poultry farms to keep birds indoors to stem the spread of the highly contagious virus.

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Bird flu still taking toll on industry as 1.35 million chickens are being killed on an Ohio egg farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1.35 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm as the bird flu continues to take a toll on the industry

The Independent UK

Australian animal fears as bird flu hits the Antarctic

Australia is preparing for a bird flu onslaught that could do untold harm to native species, as scientists wait to see what will happen in Antarctica.

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The Bird flu outbreak isn't over, but it's less severe, helping egg and poultry prices recover

Nearly 5 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been slaughtered this year because of a persistent bird flu outbreak that began in 2022, but as big as that number may sound, it’s far less than the number of birds killed last year and that means consumers generally aren’t seeing…

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Gene-edited chickens could stop bird flu

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The Hindu

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The Conversation

‘Catastrophic’: bird flu reaches Antarctic for the first time

As the first known cases of H5N1 are detected in the region, scientists fear for the isolated penguin and seal populations that have never been exposed

The Guardian - UK

Centre of deadly bird flu outbreaks shifts from Asia to Europe and Africa

Increase of virus in wild birds is driving evolution and spread of new strains, researchers found

The Guardian - UK

Fears bird flu could ruin Christmas dinner this year

‘It’s like Covid - it’s so endemic now that it’s pointless shutting it down, it’s everywhere’

The Independent UK

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history

The Independent UK

Gene editing offers chickens some protection against bird flu

Scientists have found they can partially protect chickens from bird flu infections by editing their genes

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Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota

Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, affecting one turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah

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Gene-editing could change parts of chicken DNA to limit spread of bird flu

Scientists have tested gene-editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit spread of bird flu.

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South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

The Independent UK

South Africa culls nearly 2.5M chickens in effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The South African government says nearly 2.5 million chickens have been culled in an effort to contain outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that have threatened to create a shortage of eggs for consumers

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Bird flu vaccine drive sparks US ban on French poultry imports

France has started vaccinating ducks against bird flu in a bid to stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that has prompted the United States to impose trade restrictions on French poultry imports.

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Power crisis, bird flu trigger imminent chicken shortage in South Africa

Africa’s most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that ramp up cost of business, including poultry.

The Conversation

France launches bird vaccination scheme, amid fears of a repeat of H5N1 outbreaks

Of all the recently emerging and potentially pandemic viruses, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 is one of the fiercest. First detected in Hong Kong in 1997, it spread to the rest of the world with a mortality rate of 60% when transmitted from birds to humans. The…

The Independent UK

Expert calls for future pandemic planning amid ‘signals’ from bird flu

Professor Devi Sridhar said preparations were needed in case of future disease outbreaks.

The Guardian - UK

Overhaul poultry farming to tackle spread of bird flu, urge campaigners

Report argues chickens should be kept in much smaller flocks and given more space

The Conversation

Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring – will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?

A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world – and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.

The National (Scotland)

Scots told 'don't panic' as dead birds collected by PPE-clad workers

A COUNCIL has warned the public not to be “alarmed” by the sight of PPE-wearing staff collecting bird carcasses infected with bird flu as…

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