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Confirmed bird flu case in Cumbria as incidents reported across the country

The ongoing global spread of avian influenza has significantly impacted poultry populations, with over 160 million birds affected in the USA and over 14 million in Canada, leading to economic losses and rising egg prices.
Researchers at the University of Guelph are developing AI solutions to track and predict avian influenza outbreaks by analyzing data such as wildlife health reports, geographical data, social media trends, online content, farm data, and weather patterns.
These AI tools can potentially alert monitors to the location and severity of outbreaks, and suggest effective interventions, with testing achieving an accuracy of 85 percent, offering farmers and public health officials a chance to get ahead of the crisis.
In response to numerous bird flu cases across the country, including a confirmed case near Lazonby in Cumbria on Saturday, March 29, DEFRA and the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss are reminding farmers to implement enhanced biosecurity measures, as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone .
India has reported eight outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the culling of approximately 602,000 birds, prompting government alerts, intensified surveillance, and import bans from affected regions, while experts stress vigilance and good hygiene practices to prevent further spread and address the economic challenges faced by poultry farmers.

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Warning after 'highly pathogenic' bird flu case detected in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council raised the alarm over a case of "highly pathogenic" avian influenza, H5N1 and said it had been detected in the Test Valley.

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Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Defra has said a cull at a Norfolk farm has taken place after bird flu was confirmed on the premises.

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Bird keepers warned as bird flu case detected in the Test Valley

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Confirmed bird flu case in Cumbria as incidents reported across the country

The highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in poultry at a farm near Lazonby on Saturday as numerous more cases were reported in the country.

2 days ago·Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

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AI is for the birds: How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks

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