Introduction Avian influenza viruses are members of the Orthomyxoviridae family,
considered highly pathogenic (HPAI). They result from genetic variations from their low …

We analysed the interplay between palmiped farm density and the vulnerability of the poultry
production system to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8. To do so, we used a …

Several vaccines have been developed against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),
mostly inactivated whole‐virus vaccines for chickens. In the EU, one vaccine is authorised in …

High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) have caused major epizootics in recent
years, with devastating consequences for poultry and wildlife worldwide. Domestic and wild …

In 2022/2023, Europe experienced its third consecutive season of high-pathogenicity avian
influenza. During this period, the Czech Republic was again severely affected. For the first …

From 2020 up to summer 2023, there was a substantial change in the situation concerning
the high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in Europe. This change concerned mainly …

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an acute viral disease associated with high
mortality and great economic losses. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a common diagnostic …

Biosecurity is the cornerstone of prevention strategies to limit infectious pathogen spread
between poultry farms. However, poor compliance of biosecurity measures is often observed …

Aims Outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry farms are currently increasing in frequency, with
devastating consequences for animal welfare, farmers and supply chains. Some studies …

Since 2015, French poultry production is threatened almost every year by a reintroduction of
highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 viruses. The duck sector was the most concerned by …