草榴社区

The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20鈥�21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

How new bird flu vaccines could help stop one of the worst pandemics in human history

A new UK trial testing avian influenza vaccines in turkeys aims to protect poultry from H5N1. Scientists say reducing the virus in birds may also help lower the risk of a future human pandemic

Tom Ryder
clock 鈥� 5 min read
Concept of an avian influenza pandemic 鈥� Getty images
Image:

Concept of an avian influenza pandemic 鈥� Getty images

Avian influenza is a viral disease that primarily infects birds but can occasionally spread to mammals and humans. Scientists have been closely monitoring the spread of H5N1 bird flu for many years...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

听

More on Animal Health

All of Scotland to be placed in bluetongue restricted zone

All of Scotland to be placed in bluetongue restricted zone

Industry backs move to ease trade while urging farmers to vaccinate livestock

Jane Thynne
clock 01 October 2026 鈥� 3 min read
Bluetongue latest: Confirmed cases top 2000 | Ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays

Bluetongue latest: Confirmed cases top 2000 | Ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays

Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 29 September 2026 鈥� 20 min read
New BVA president puts national disease preparedness at top of agenda

New BVA president puts national disease preparedness at top of agenda

Jane Thynne
clock 28 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read