Tag: avian
Two new cases of avian flu in Sigean, the African Reserve remains closed
Two corpses of wild birds, carriers of avian influenza, were discovered in Sigean (Aude), on November 14 and 15, indicate the services of the prefecture. A first case had been…
For the first time, an outbreak of avian flu detected in the department
An outbreak of avian flu was detected last week in a family barnyard, in Fourques (Gard), at the gates of the Camargue, which constitutes a “first” in the Gard, indicated…
Avian flu back in Gironde with a second case in a month
During last winter and spring, avian flu wreaked havoc on duck and poultry farms, leading to the slaughter in France of 21 million animals. After a summer of respite, the…
Avian flu: more infections in summer than ever before – knowledge
The bird flu left particularly gloomy pictures this year – and at an unusual time. The infection process has “a whole new quality,” says Timm Harder, head of the national…
Vigilance after the discovery of the body of a seagull contaminated with avian flu
The authorities are closely monitoring the island of Ré after the discovery of a corpse of a herring gull contaminated by the avian influenza virus, announced on Monday the prefect…
In the Sept-Iles reserve, avian flu is ravaging seabirds
Swallows, pigeons and hedgehogs replaced gulls, gannets and seagulls at the care centre. Since this summer, the LPO (Bird Protection League) station on Ile-Grande in the Côtes-d’Armor has been welcoming…
Avian flu: Chickens in the high-security wing – Knowledge
There are many indications that the bird flu pathogen will remain in Europe forever. Animal disease expert Franz Conraths on vaccinations for birds, virus tests and chickens in the high-security…
First case of H3N8 avian flu detected in humans
While it usually only infects horses, dogs and seals, the H3N8 strain of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a human, Chinese health authorities said on…
6,000 ducks slaughtered in the first outbreak of avian flu in the department
After Morbihan, it is the neighboring department of Ille-et-Vilaine which is affected. Saturday evening, the prefecture announced that a first outbreak of avian flu had been detected in Essé, not…
15,000 ducks slaughtered after the discovery of a case of avian flu
After having affected several European countries, the avian influenza epidemic is now wreaking havoc in France. As of March 15, 792 homes were thus contaminated in the country, particularly in…