The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Geese, skuas, cranes and even foxes: avian flu takes growing toll on wildlife

One ecologist counted 160 dead wild birds while walking round a Scottish loch, and figures from other countries are just as worrying

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2022

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

Daily Record · May 31, 2022

Avian influenza: How bird flu affects domestic and wild flocks, and why a One Health approach matters

A strain of avian flu virus is spreading in domestic poultry flocks in Canada, but is not a risk to humans at this point in time.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Bird flu outbreak nears worst ever in US with 37 million chickens and turkeys dead

The bird flu is driving up the cost of eggs and other poultry-related products

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Bird flu outbreak nears worst ever in US with 37 million dead

A bird flu virus that’s sweeping across the U.S. is rapidly becoming the country’s worst outbreak, having already killed over 37 million chickens and turkeys and with more deaths expected through next month as farmers perform mass culls across the Midwest.

Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Bird flu takes unheard-of toll on bald eagles, other birds

Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves after bird flu measures are eased

Bird keepers have kept poultry inside since November last year following a significant outbreak of Avian Influenza.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Free-range eggs set to return to UK supermarket shelves as ban lifted

People can soon buy free-range eggs after strict measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed - this means that from Monday, hens are allowed back outside

Glasgow Live · May 3, 2022

Free-range eggs to return to shelves after first UK human bird flu case

The stay indoors order for poultry has been lifted meaning free range eggs will finally be back on supermarket shelves after more than a month. Farmers in some parts of the country had been ordered to keep all their birds indoors since November.

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022