avian influenza

Infections in humans linked to the cattle outbreak have so far been mild and limited, but the findings are concerning, say the study authors. Image created with the help of AI/Doorstudio

10-02 | Article

How has bird flu rapidly adapted to cattle?

Many biosecurity improvements encompass practical measures, but HPAI control also requires a strong governance model. Photo: Henk Riswick.

06-01 | Article

Using best practices in HPAI control

Global animal health issues at centre stage are currently the New World Screwworm, bluetongue, avian influenza and foot and mouth disease. It’s important for livestock producers to remain on alert and keep an eye on the herd. Photo: Mark Pasveer

23-06-2025 | News

4 major animal health issues in the spotlight

Investigations of current mitigation measures reveal that they are insufficient to control, much less reverse, the prevalence of H5N1 in the country. Photo: Canva

22-05-2025 | News

Which US states will see avian influenza emerge and which are at greater risk?

The state of California has confirmed the most cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cows to date. Photo: Canva

05-05-2025 | Article

Avian influenza: Expert talks about spread, risks and response in cows and poultry

The Nevada State Department of Agriculture has stated that the D1.1 strain of H5N1 is the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle. Photo: Henk Risick

06-02-2025 | News

US: First detection of newer variant of bird flu in dairy cows

The number of cows the farm employees needed to handle in some way had increased sixfold, making the work very labour intensive. Photo: Canva

28-05-2024 | News

Farm report: Michigan, US: What it’s like to have bird flu in the dairy herd

Nancy Beerens is on stand-by in case samples need to be tested for Avian Flu and ASF. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

29-06-2020 | Interview

Virologist Nancy Beerens – AI still unpredictable