Tag: poultry health
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Avian Flu Fast Facts
What is avian influenza? Avian influenza, commonly known as avian flu or bird flu, is an infectious disease that primarily affects birds. While most infections occur in wild and domestic birds, the virus can occasionally affect humans and other animals. Understanding avian flu helps people take appropriate precautions and supports efforts to protect poultry health…
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Avian Flu Fast Facts: Everything You Need to Know
What is avian flu? Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is an illness that primarily affects birds but can impact humans and other animals in rare cases. With multiple strains circulating around the world, health officials monitor the virus closely to prevent outbreaks in poultry and potential spillover to people. How many strains exist?…
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Iringa Leads Tanzania’s 2025–2029 Livestock Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 400,000 Cattle
Overview: A National Push for Healthy Herds Tanzania is stepping up its efforts to protect livestock and livelihoods through a nationwide vaccination and identification campaign for the 2025–2029 period. In the heart of this plan, the Iringa Region has set ambitious targets, aiming to vaccinate and identify more than 400,000 cattle, alongside thousands of smaller…
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Antimicrobial Peptides Offer Hope Against Salmonella in Chickens, OSU Study Finds
Overview: A New Tool Against Salmonella Salmonella remains the leading cause of foodborne illness linked to poultry, challenging farmers and public health officials. A recent study from researchers at The Ohio State University highlights a promising line of defense: antimicrobial peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria. In both laboratory settings and live poultry…