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Germany reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on a farm

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Posted on October 1, 2024

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· Last updated: January 29, 2026

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This image depicts the impact of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak on a farm in Saxony, Germany. The outbreak has led to the death of numerous birds, highlighting ongoing health risks associated with avian influenza.
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PARIS (Reuters) – Germany reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the eastern region of Saxony near the border with the Czech Republic, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. The outbreak killed 76 out of a flock of 184 birds in the town of […]

PARIS (Reuters) – Germany reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the eastern region of Saxony near the border with the Czech Republic, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.

The outbreak killed 76 out of a flock of 184 birds in the town of Muldenhammer in Saxony, Paris-based WOAH said, citing a report from German authorities.

Bird flu can be deadly for poultry and has ravaged farm flocks worldwide in recent years . Health officials are also grappling with transmission beyond birds, including among dairy cows in the United States .

(Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, editing by Gus Trompiz)

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What is H5N1 bird flu?
H5N1 bird flu is a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that primarily affects birds but can also infect humans and other animals. It can cause severe illness and has led to significant poultry losses worldwide.

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