Tag: wildlife disease
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H5N1 Panzootic Expands, Driving High Mortality in Antarctic Skuas
Tracking a distant threat: H5N1 and its global reach In recent years, the H5N1 avian influenza virus has evolved from a regional concern into a panzootic—an outbreak crossing continents and species. While aviary outbreaks have long been monitored in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, new reports suggest the virus is interacting with Antarctic…
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CEPI and SII Team Up on H5N1 Vaccine Prototype to Boost Pandemic Readiness
Global push to broaden H5N1 protection In a bid to accelerate pandemic preparedness, the Serum Institute of India (SII) and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) have launched a collaborative project to develop a new vaccine targeting H5N1 avian influenza. The effort aims to create a prototype that could serve as a model for Disease…
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Bird Flu Shuts Fota Wildlife Park as H5N1 Confirmed in Ireland
Avian Influenza Confirmed at Fota Wildlife Park A confirmed case of avian influenza has led to the temporary closure of Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, Ireland, until further notice. The positive results pertain to three dead geese and a fourth sick goose that were part of a flock of 20 birds residing at the…
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Bird Flu Detected in Captive Birds at Fota Wildlife Park: What It Means for Ireland
Overview of the Fota Bird Flu Finding New details have emerged about avian influenza cases at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, where samples from several captive birds that died at the park tested positive for avian influenza, specifically the H5N1 strain. The discovery follows a report from a park veterinarian to the Department of Agriculture,…