Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?

Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?

Update: 2024-07-17
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Avian flu has decimated poultry and wild birds around the globe in recent years. The virus has now spread extensively among mammals, affecting more than 50 species from cats to sea lions. The disease was recently discovered in dairy cows in North America and some farm workers were infected, causing widespread alarm. Could this be the next pandemic? Can we stop it spreading? Will vaccination help? Join us as we investigate why avian flu is making headlines and what we can do about it.

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Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?

Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)