Jackie LindenFrom the AuthorEuropeNew spike in avian flu cases in French poultrySince the start of May, more than 20 new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in poultry flocks in southwest France.Latest NewsSales, profit improvements reported by HKScanDespite a year-on-year double-digit increase in net sales for the last quarter, Finland-based food group HKScan continues to focus on strategies to improve profitability.OceaniaChicken stunning report sparks controversy in AustraliaResearch carried out by veterinarians on behalf of the Australian National Imam’s Council (ANIC) reveals that poultry subjected to controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) should not be consumed under Islamic law.Latest NewsRussian poultry sector sets ambitious export targetsThis year, poultry meat output by Russia is forecast to reach 5.38 million metric tons (mmt). By 2025, further increases are expected to 5.62mmt.EuropeScandi Standard keeps to sustainability commitmentsDespite the continued challenging business environment, Sweden-based poultry company Scandi Standard reports improved earnings for the last quarter. To maintain this momentum, the group is shifting its investment priorities between countries and business sectors.EuropeFrance further eases avian flu control measuresFollowing a period of declining risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the nation’s commercial poultry, the French government has announced a further relaxation of disease control measures.Egg ProductionEurope considers changes to egg marketing standardsFor the egg sector, a number of changes are proposed by the EC from the current regulation, which came into effect 15 years ago.AsiaSouth Korea revises avian flu controls for poultry farmsWith new cases still being detected on South Korean farms, officials have announced several measures to ramp up control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).EuropeU.K. poultry set free from avian flu housing orderAfter five months, the mandatory housing order to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been lifted across the United Kingdom (U.K.). This is despite two new outbreaks there, as well as 16 in Hungarian poultry flocks.AfricaThree West African states record new avian flu casesOver the past month, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in both wild birds and commercial poultry have occurred in the Republic of Senegal.EuropeFrance pursues poultry HPAI vaccination strategyTo prevent a recurrence of the losses of avian influenza, the French government is consulting with the poultry industry on vaccination strategies.AsiaJapan may consider alternative avian flu control policiesWhile the rate of new HPAI outbreaks in Japan continues to slow, spread of the disease continues. Based on official notifications to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), almost 17 million of the country’s poultry have been directly impacted by the viral infection in the current “season,” which began in October of last year.Page 1 of 107Next Page
