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By gary noon - Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4077294 {England, Somerset} A game rearing site with approx. 2.500 9-week-old pheasants. Increased mortality and other clinical signs were reported. Samples were taken and were tested positive for HPAI H5N1. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6679 ____

This case indicates the recurrence of the high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 subtype (clade 2.3.4.4b) on a poultry farm in Taiwan . The owner of the poultry farm reported the situation to the local veterinary authority in Yunlin County , and samples were collected on July 10. These samples were sent to the National Reference Laboratory for diagnosis on July 11. Clinical signs included increased mortality rates, reduced appetite , and decreased egg production . On July 13, the outbreak was confirmed as HPAI. Subsequently, 2,616 geese were culled, and comprehensive cleaning and disinfection were conducted on July 21. Farms within a 3-kilometer radius of this location will undergo heightened surveillance and visits for the next 28 days. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6670 ____

  Key points   -- At the present time , based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5) viruses to be low , while the risk of infection for occupationally or frequently exposed (e.g., with backyard poultry) persons is low to moderate depending on the risk mitigation and hygiene measures in place and the local avian influenza epidemiological situation.  -- Transmission between animals continues to occur and, to date, a growing yet still limited number of human infections are being reported. Although additional human infections associated with exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments are expected to occur, the overall public health impact of such infections at a global level , at the present time, is considered minor . The assessment could change if and when additional epidemiological or virological information becomes available.  -- This risk assessment from FAO, WHO and WOAH updates the assessment ...

  Backyard poultry operation in Chobe Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6676 ____

By Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden - Larus canus 2203, CC BY 2.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49877446 Wild birds {Herring Gulls} found dead through SAGIR network. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6672 ____

  A poultry farm in Extremadura Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6639 ____

The Official Veterinary Services received a notification concerning bird mortality and signs consistent with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard in the Buenos Aires province . On the same day, the suspicion was addressed and samples were taken for analysis. The samples were analysed by the Official Laboratory and came back positive for HPAI H5 clade 2.3.4.4. The affected premises are adjacent to bodies of water, so contact with wild birds is presumed On 14/07/2025 , the Official Veterinary Services received a notification concerning bird mortality and signs consistent with high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard in the town of Lezama, in the Buenos Aires province . On the same day, the suspicion was addressed and samples were taken for analysis. On 15/07/2025 the samples were analysed by the Official Laboratory and came back positive for HPAI H5 clade 2.3.4.4. The species involved are chickens, peacocks, pheasants and guinea fowl . The affected premi...

  By Scott Wieman - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24620634 A wild Herring Gull in Nordland Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6621 ____

Di dierat-stock - Crow-1, CC BY 3.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33155653 A wild Carrion Crow in Khabarovsk Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6622 ____

  By Alexis Lours - Own work, CC BY 4.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=138694692 ___ A Yellow-legged Gull in Leiria Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6609 ____

By © Giles Laurent, gileslaurent.com, License CC BY-SA, CC BY-SA 4.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142133890  A wild Golden Eagle in Lapin aluehallintovirasto Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6597 ____

  By Andreas Trepte - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10944563 A Great black-backed Gull in Nordland Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6594 ____

 Domestic equidae species in Uttarakhand State. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6441 ____

Two poultry farms affected in North West and Mpumalanga Regions. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6585?reportId=175014&fromPage=event-dashboard-url ____

{Pembrokeshire, Wales} A backyard flock of 120 laying hens . Increased mortality and other clinical signs consistent with avian influenza (AI) were reported. Samples were collected and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6579 ____

Credit: Wikipedia. By Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden - Larus canus 2203, CC BY 2.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49877446 ___ On the 16th of January 2025, a herring gull was found dead near a wildlife care station. The gull was received at National Reference Laboratory on the 13th of May 2025, and samples from the bird tested positive for HPAI H5N1 on the 20th of June 2025. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6574 ____

 Sea Otters in Hokkaido Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6551 ____

A small commercial flock of 69 chickens, 23 ducks and 5 geese. Increased mortality reported in chickens as well as a drop in egg production in the ducks. Samples were taken and tested positive for HPAI H5N1. Location:  Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6552 ____

 A wild Peregrine falcon in Kagoshima Region. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6545 ____

The samples collected in two (2) wild bird species : Red Shank (Tringa totanus) and Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis), that tested positive for Notifiable Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 were part of the regular wildlife disease surveillance activity being conducted by the wetland park. In response, additional samples were collected from wild birds, and all tested negative for Avian Influenza. Comprehensive surveillance and sample collection efforts in the surrounding domestic poultry population also confirmed no presence of Avian Influenza. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6523 ____