Tag: Poultry
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Ghana’s National Chicken Festival: Boosting Local Poultry and Community
Ghana’s National Chicken Festival Shines a Light on Local Poultry The National Chicken Festival is underway along Osu Oxford Street, a vibrant showcase of Ghana’s poultry industry. This annual event, organized to celebrate and strengthen local chicken production, brings together farmers, processors, vendors, and consumers for a weekend of education, tastings, and business opportunities. With…
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Ghana’s National Chicken Festival: A Boost for Local Poultry and Rural Economies
Overview of Ghana’s National Chicken Festival The National Chicken Festival in Ghana has become a key event for celebrating and strengthening the country’s poultry industry. Taking place on Osu Oxford Street, the festival brings together farmers, processors, marketers, and consumers to showcase locally grown chicken and the vibrant ecosystem that supports it. The event underscores…
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Ghanaian Livestock Traders Share Pulse of 2025 Christmas Sales at Avenor Malata Market
Overview: A festive market with a practical bottom line As the Christmas season brightens Accra’s streets, the Avenor Malata Market hums with a steady cadence of negotiations, weigh-ins, and brisk exchanges. In 2025, livestock traders say the holiday period is shaping up as a crucial barometer for prices, demand, and livelihoods across urban and peri-urban…
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Third Norfolk Bird Flu Case Confirmed in December
Third Norfolk bird flu case confirmed in December A further outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Norfolk this December, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the county to three. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus has now been detected at a large…
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Indian Scientists Outline How Bird Flu (H5N1) Could Spread to Humans
Why Bird Flu Could Leap to Humans Bird flu, officially known as the H5N1 strain, has long been on scientists’ radar as a potential zoonotic threat. While it primarily circulates among birds, experts warn that a genetic shift or a combination of ecological factors could enable the virus to infect humans. A recent synthesis of…
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Predicting How Bird Flu Could Reach Humans: Indian Scientists Map H5N1 Pathways
Overview: Why H5N1 Matters in India Bird flu, or avian influenza H5N1, has long been a concern for global health due to its potential to jump from birds to humans. Researchers in India are increasingly focused on understanding the specific pathways that could enable this leap, especially given the country’s extensive poultry sector and dense…
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Ninth Bird Flu Case Detected at Norfolk Poultry Site
Overview: Ninth H5N1 Case Confirmed in Norfolk The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a ninth case of avian influenza (H5N1) at a large commercial poultry site near Mundford, Thetford, in Norfolk. The confirmation underscores ongoing concerns about the spread of bird flu in Britain’s poultry industry. Officials say the virus…
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Ninth Bird Flu Case Confirmed at Norfolk Poultry Site
Ninth Bird Flu Case Confirmed at a Norfolk Poultry Site A ninth case of bird flu has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry site in Norfolk, underscoring ongoing concerns about avian influenza in the region. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that the H5N1 virus was detected at a premises…
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Bird Flu Confirmed Near Swaffham: Zones Established and Poultry Cull Underway
Overview of the Outbreak Near Swaffham A recent veterinary alert confirms that bird flu has been detected at a second large commercial poultry premises near Swaffham. The finding follows a separate case earlier in the region, prompting swift action from animal health authorities. The primary objective is to contain the virus, protect other stock, and…
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Bird Flu Confirmed Near Swaffham: Zones Established to Contain Outbreak
Overview: Bird Flu Confirmed Near Swaffham Health authorities have confirmed a case of bird flu at a large commercial poultry premises near Swaffham. The confirmation comes amid heightened concern for farm biosecurity and animal health across the region. In response, authorities have swiftly put in place a structured containment area designed to prevent the spread…