Three more poultry flocks in South Africa have been affected by an H5N1 variant of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). According to a report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) two of the three cases were in Swartland, while the …

Earlier this week, the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was detected in commercial poultry in central Bulgaria. This follows a near five-month hiatus, based on official reporting to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). A …

In a concerning development for Cape Town’s coastline, cases of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, have been confirmed in wild Hartlaub’s Gulls and Great White Pelicans, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to CapeNature, …

NAMIBIA – Namibia’s poultry sector is closely watching regional developments after a rise in avian influenza cases in South Africa prompted that country to launch a pilot vaccination program for broiler breeders. In light of this, the Poultry Producers …

Avian flu spreads rapidly among domesticated birds with weaker immunity and can mutate to become especially deadly. If these strains return from livestock to the wild, birds such as this year's bird of the year, the Great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo …

For several months up to the start of 2025, there were few reported signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Africa. Since the beginning of January, however, some infections in poultry flocks have been officially confirmed in the adjacent West …

Efforts by BirdLife South Africa and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) have resulted in a historic victory for South Africa’s critically endangered African penguin. The species, threatened by competition for …

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Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, poses serious threats to human and animal health. These viruses cause pandemics and disrupt global health systems. Understanding their biology and impact offers insight into their spread and potential threats, …