New versions of the H5N1 virus are increasingly adept at spreading. Suggestions to either let it rip in poultry or vaccinate the birds could backfire.

South Africa has reported the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on two poultry ...

Two new H5N1 outbreaks confirmed in North West and Mpumalanga provinces. • Government plans first-ever mass poultry vaccination campaign underway. • Past 2023 epidemic led to culling of 10.5 million ...

The South African poultry industry is once again on high alert following confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian ...

South African authorities have confirmed new outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain on two poultry ...

Current health news details U.S. openness to creative solutions in pharmaceutical trade with the EU, the resurgence of H5N1 ...

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture announces the country's first-ever vaccination campaign against avian influenza, following the issuance of a permit to Astral Foods. This proactive measure aims ...

South Africa is grappling with a resurgence of the H5N1 bird flu, following outbreaks on poultry farms in Tswaing and Mkhondo ...

PARIS - South Africa has reported the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, on two poultry farms in ...

South Africa is set to launch its first-ever poultry vaccination campaign in the coming days, marking a significant step in the country's effort to minimise the risk of highly pathogenic avian ...

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen made the announcement during a media briefing on Tuesday, lauding the permit approval ...

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