China´s Scientists Make Breakthrough on How H5N1 Influenza Occurred in the U.S.    
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Chinese scientists have found out how the H5N1 virus initially invades the mammary glands of dairy cattle and may have triggered the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza across over 1,000 dairy farms in the ...

UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation    
submitted by kickingbird at 2 days ago from GOV.HK
12 February 2026 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland on 12 February 2026. Following a risk assessment, a 3km Protection ...

China: Two human cases of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in Guangdong Province and Hunan Province, one human case of avian influenza A(H10N3) reported in Guangdong Province    
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Avian influenza A(H9N2): Guangdong Province: A 73-year-old woman with onset on January 17, 2026.Hunan Province: A 2-year-old boy with onset on December 29, 2025.Avian influenza A(H10N3):Guangdong Province: ...

GISAID: H5N1 Bird Flu continues to circulate in the United States    
submitted by kickingbird at 6 days ago from GISAID
Clade 2.3.4.4b of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus causing outbreaks in wild and domestic birds around the world, continues to spread in dairy cows, poultry and other animals across the ...

Canada: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Nova Scotia, February 4, 2026    
submitted by kickingbird at 8 days ago from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, in non-commercial non-poultry.The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for ...

Petie R, Costa EF, Kampichler C, Slaterus R, Gonza. Identifying avian influenza hotspots in wild birds in the Netherlands. PLoS One. 2026 Feb 12;21(2):e0341829.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 1 days ago from PLoS One. 2026 Feb 12;21(2):e0341829
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) threatens wild and domestic birds, mammals, and humans. The global spread of HPAI through wild birds requires timely, spatially accurate detection for enhanced ...

Viner TC, Dirks D, Straughan DJ, Hauck T. Fly larvae as an alternative sample for the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2026 Feb 13:10406387251415197.  Abstract  
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Altered carcasses present a diagnostic challenge to veterinary pathologists. Autolysis and putrefaction may render organs unrecognizable, and scavenging by vertebrates and insects may remove organs entirely. ...

Righter DJ, Howey EB, Siepker CL, Burrough ER, Mag. Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus in cull dairy cows with underlying respiratory and systemic disease. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2026 Feb 13:10406387261417354.  Abstract  
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus was identified in 4 cull dairy cows condemned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of pneumonia with accompanying systemic ...

Aljowaie RM, Aziz IM, Farrag MA, Almuqrin AM, Alma. Molecular Surveillance, Evolution, and Vaccine Strain Match of the HA and NA Genes of 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Virus Circulating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Jan 30;27(3):1412.  Abstract  
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Influenza viruses are characterized by their high mutation rates which require continuous molecular surveillance to ensure the annual effectiveness of influenza vaccines. The current study aimed to investigate ...

Papkiauri A, Urushadze L, Tevdoradze T, Sidamonidz. Genomic-based biosurveillance for avian influenza: whole genome sequencing from wild mallards sampled during autumn migration in 2022-2023 reveals a high co-infection rate on migration stopover site i. Front Microbiol. 2026 Jan 28;17:1735728.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 1 days ago from Front Microbiol. 2026 Jan 28;17:1735728
The Caucasus region, including Georgia, is an important intersection for migratory waterbirds, offering potential for avian influenza virus (AIV) transmission between populations from different geographic ...