Bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Neede, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. Approximately 97,450 hens are being culled by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) to prevent further spread of the virus.

Bird flu has been detected at a laying hen farm in Lunteren, Ede, Netherlands, resulting in the culling of approximately 34,000 chickens to prevent further spread. Three other farms are located within a one-kilometer radius of the affected facility.

S. Korea reports 1 new bird flu case; total rises to 51  Yonhap News Agency

An outbreak of bird flu has led to the culling of 48,000 birds on a farm in Torsås municipality, south of Kalmar, Sweden.

Veterinarians have confirmed a bird flu outbreak at a commercial duck farm in Nové Město, Hradecko, Czech Republic, leading to the culling of over 7,000 ducks. This marks the third commercial bird flu outbreak in the region this year.

Thai authorities are monitoring 108 workers after a mysterious disease outbreak at two Chiang Mai parks led to the deaths of 72 tigers.

South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a layer farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 49, officials said Wednesday. The new case was reported at a poultry farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, some 40 kilometers north of Seoul, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. Authorities said they are currently controlling access to the farms, carrying out the culling of the

The Regional Veterinary Administration in Central Bohemia reported imposing over 200 fines in 2025 for various animal welfare violations, including a significant increase in bee swarm disease (foulbrood) cases, as well as addressing bird flu and 180 cases of inappropriate animal treatment.

Hong Kong authorities have banned poultry meat and products from parts of Japan and Denmark following reports of outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains of bird flu. The Centre for Food Safety said on Monday that imports of poultry products, including eggs, from Holbaek municipality in Denmark and Japan’s Iwate prefecture had been suspended with immediate effect. Traders had been instructed to suspend the imports to protect public health, it said. The precautionary move follows notifications f...

Firefighters and veterinarians have begun culling over 200,000 laying hens at a large commercial farm in Kosičky, Czech Republic, following a confirmed bird flu outbreak. This marks the second-largest culling in the country due to the virus.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The gentoo penguin has become the first bird to test positive for the H5N1 bird flu on an Australian territory, with samples confirming the virus has spread on a sub-Antarctic island. The deadly and contagious strain of bird flu, which has already killed millions of seabirds, wild birds and poultry overseas, was confirmed in southern elephant seals on Heard Island in November 2025. Continue reading...

A daily round-up of headlines in Sweden on March 4th, 2026, covering topics such as a Swedish consular team in Riyadh, bird flu in Stockholm, arrests over a will dispute, and Zara Larsson topping global charts.

The Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed the appearance of highly contagious avian influenza on a farm in the municipality of Petrovo, leading to recommendations for poultry farmers and bird owners in FBiH.

Crow deaths in Elumalai, India, have raised concerns about a potential bird flu outbreak, leading to samples being sent for testing.

The Warsaw Zoo has moved some of its birds from outdoor enclosures into buildings as a preventive measure against bird flu.

Bird flu has been confirmed in an isolated bird at Prague Zoo. The zoo had moved birds from outdoor enclosures indoors in mid-February due to extraordinary measures following initial confirmations.

An outbreak of bird flu among elephant seals in California has prompted officials to cancel popular tours to prevent further spread and protect the animals.

Officials in Kaunas, Lithuania, have detected signs of bird flu in swan carcasses, prompting a warning to the public against feeding the birds.

An exclusion zone has been established around a broiler farm in Ede, Netherlands, after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed, leading to the culling of approximately 23,000 chickens.

Authorities are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak in London after approximately 30 dead swans were discovered, sparking public health concerns.

Bird flu is once again spreading, affecting over four million birds at commercial egg-layer sites in Pennsylvania and potentially leading to another rise in egg prices.

25,000 turkeys on Lolland, Denmark, are to be culled after bird flu symptoms were observed on Sunday and confirmed on Monday evening.

Three dead swan cygnets have been discovered on Värmdö, an island outside Stockholm, confirming a bird flu outbreak in the area.

A bird flu outbreak has led to the devastation of 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania within a single month, according to a Reuters report.

About 30 seals had died as of Thursday, nearly all of them weaned pups, amid the rise of avian influenza An outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has killed more than two dozen elephant seal pups in California, leading to the temporary closure of seal-viewing areas at a popular Bay Area park. California’s Año Nuevo state park is home to an elephant seal colony with about 5,000 seals during the marine mammals’ breeding season, which runs from mid-December through March. Researcher...

Firefighters and veterinarians are continuing the liquidation of a large commercial poultry farm in Kosičky, Czech Republic, after an outbreak of bird flu necessitated the culling of all animals and site disinfection.

Scientists have reported that bird flu has affected elephant seals in California for the first time, leading to the deaths of thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, since late last week.

Argentina has detected an outbreak of bird flu, leading to the suspension of exports to contain the spread of the disease.

An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at a broiler farm in Ede, Netherlands, resulting in the culling of 23,000 chickens. A 10-kilometer transport ban is in effect around the affected area.

Bird flu, dangerous to humans, is spreading in Kaunas, Lithuania, with multiple cases recorded. Specialists warn that people rescuing swans and ducks in the Nemunas river could contribute to its spread.

Hundreds of wild bird deaths, primarily geese, have been reported across seven New Jersey counties, leading to park closures. Health experts suspect bird flu and advise residents to avoid contact with dead birds.