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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (130): France (PA) poultry HPAI H5N9, spread

Avian Influenza H5N1 -- FranceA new region of France has now been hit with highly pathogenic avian flu, as the head of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) says he doesn't expect a US-type outbreak because of different farming methods and lower virus virulence, according to media reports. The OIE, meanwhile, has posted details on 3 of the country's outbreaks, as well as on another outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu in Vietnam.The new outbreak in France, reported today by Reuters, Read more [...]