Bird flu
Dutch cull 190,000 chickens after bird flu outbreaks
Seasonal bird flu has been detected at various farms around the Netherlands since October, blamed mainly on migratory birds.
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World of Birds needs R1m to stay open
The organisation says they now intend on subdividing the property and sell some land to ensure the sanctuary continues as normal.
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3 bird flu cases confirmed in North West
The first outbreak in Madibeng involves quails from a commercial farm, while the second in Maquassi Hills involves wild ducks which have been kept as pets.
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Dept addresses spread of bird flu along Cape coast
The Environmental Affairs Department’s Zolile Nqayi says to manage the bird flu spread they’ve decided to halt all research activities involving the handling of seabirds.
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Cape officials issue bird flu warning
Although the flu has low risk to humans it can still spread to domestic poultry.
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Alan Winde: Bird flu has cost CT farmers at least R800m
Economic Opportunities Minster says last year 2.4 million of the province's layer hens were culled as a result of the infection, impacting on egg production & supply.
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China reports first human case of H7N4 bird flu
The case involved a 68-year-old woman in Jiangsu province who developed symptoms on 25 December, was admitted to hospital on 1 January and discharged on 22 January.
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Experts call for govt intervention to prevent bird flu outbreak in WC
Western Cape Economic Opportunities MEC Alan Winde has confirmed that no new bird flu cases have been reported since the outbreak in October.
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Namibia resumes poultry imports from Belgium
Namibia imports the bulk of its poultry from South Africa, but also gets some of its supply from Belgium, Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands.
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No new bird flu cases reported in WC
An outbreak of the disease gutted the province's poultry industry. However, tests have confirmed the presence of the H5N8 virus in swift terns in some regions.
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No new bird flu cases in the Cape
Agriculture MEC Alan Winde says the last case in the province was picked up in late October.
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No new bird flu cases reported in WC
The industry has suffered under an outbreak of avian influenza which cost the economy more than R800 million.
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Bird flu: The worst may be over in WC
Officials say there've been no new reported bird flu cases in the province, signalling the worst may be over.
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No new cases of bird flu in WC this week
There have been 63 confirmed cases of avian influenza in the province with no new infections reported at commercial farms since 18 October.
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Economists tell consumers not to panic over eggs & chicken price increases
There's been a significant increase in poultry prices due to the devastating avian influenza that’s hit several farms in the country.
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WC consumers to pay more for chicken, eggs due to bird flu
While some supermarket shelves aren’t completely bare, the egg price has increased by a few rands.
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Supply & price of eggs expected to be impacted by ongoing bird flu
There are currently 56 reported cases of bird flu in the Western Cape six more than was recorded the previous week.
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‘Avian flu hits egg production, over 1,000 jobs lost’
The SA Poultry Association says commercial egg production per day has dropped to 17 million from 20.4 million after an outbreak of the H5N8 virus was detected in June.
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[LISTEN] Eggs shortage to worsen amid bird flu outbreak
Windmeul Eggs Managing Director Pier Passerini says about 70% of the retail shelves are soon expected to be empty.
