The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

France lifts poultry farming curbs as bird flu crisis fades

France's farm ministry said on Tuesday it would remove bird flu-related restrictions on poultry farming across the country, citing a halt in outbreaks after the worst-ever crisis of the highly contagious virus led to the culling of 16 million birds.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

East Lothian bird flu fears as up to 40 dead gannets washed up on beaches

Officials at East Lothian Council estimated between 30 to 40 gannets were found at Yellowcraig and North Berwick - advising locals not to touch any dead birds they find.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2022

Hong Kong suspends UK poultry imports due to Shetland avian flu

Hong Kong has suspended the import of poultry from the UK in the latest consequence of an outbreak of avian influenza in the Shetland Islands.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2022

Protection zone in place after bird flu outbreak at Nottinghamshire holding

A warning has been issued

Nottingham Post · May 21, 2022

Conspiracy theorists flock to bird flu, spreading falsehoods

An outbreak of avian flu is forcing farmers to cull their flocks and leading to concerns about even higher food prices

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Bird flu confirmed at Nottinghamshire poultry farm

A 3km and 10km surveillance zone has been put in place

Nottingham Post · May 12, 2022

Animals Farmed: bird flu hits the US, superbugs in pigs and the sheep with an enormous fleece

Welcome to our monthly roundup of the biggest issues in farming and food production, with must-read reports from around the web

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 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