Worst ever bird flu crisis in Europe raises risks for next season
October 3, 2022
Chickens are seen at a poultry farm in Cherance near Le Mans, France, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Europe has experienced its worst bird flu crisis ever this year with nearly 50 million poultry culled, and the persistence of the virus over the summer has raised the risk of widespread infections next season, the EU’s Food Safety Agency (EFSA) said
by Sybille De La Hamaide – Reuters
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called bird flu, is a concern for governments and the poultry industry due to the devastation it can cause to flocks, the possibility of trade restrictions and a risk of human transmission.
“This season’s ongoing bird flu crisis is the worst ever seen in Europe with a total of 2,467 outbreaks reported in poultry and 47.7 million birds culled”
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