Author Topic: 2026 International HPAI Tracking Thread (Read 620 times)

Data Report · « **on:** January 03, 2026, 10:41:14 am »

This will be the 2026 tracking thread for the spread of HPAI Outside the US and around the world. All news studies and cases of animals dealing with Bird Flu outside the US will be posted in here.

Data Report · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2026, 10:44:19 am »

Japan confirms 1st bird flu outbreak in 2026.

More details from the source.
The affected farm is located in the city of Nobeoka, Miyazaki, which raises about 6,000 egg-laying chickens, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Source of information.

1. Big News Network.

https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278786663/japan-confirms-1st-bird-flu-outbreak-in-2026#google_vignette

Data Report · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2026, 02:40:47 am »

Bird flu cases across UK reach 81 as new outbreak confirmed in England.

Source of Information.

1. Poultry News.

https://www.poultrynews.co.uk/health-welfare/bird-flu-cases-across-uk-reach-81-as-new-outbreak-confirmed-in-england.html

Masked Man · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2026, 07:27:50 pm »

Chennai on High Alert as H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Mass Crow Deaths
CHENNAI, India – A serious public health concern has gripped Chennai as authorities confirm the presence of H5N1 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) as the cause behind the mysterious mass deaths of over 1,500 crows across the city.
Feb6 2026

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Masked Man · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2026, 07:33:00 pm »

CIDRAP

#Avian flu behind mass skua die-off in Antarctica, scientists say

While H5N1 has been circulating in Antarctica since 2023, this is the first confirmation showing that it killed birds on that continent.
Feb 6, 2026

LINK:
https://x.com/CIDRAP/status/2019875854537351433?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Masked Man · « **Reply #5 on:** **Today** at 12:25:52 pm »

Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans

Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded
The animal charity Swan Support said 46 dead swans had been found in the borough of Windsor and Maidenhead since 17 January, along with a further 26 in Newbury. Two swans were discovered dead in Windsor on Thursday, with three more found on Friday in the Berkshire village of Hurley.

Wendy Hermon, the operations director at Swan Support, said the birds had been found “spinning around in circles [and] bleeding from the eyes”, as well as appearing lethargic, prompting suspicion that bird flu might be the cause.

The H5N1 strain of bird flu has devastated bird populations across the UK. The virus is highly infectious, with scientists saying that a single bird can infect up to 100 others, and that it can be transmitted through feces, mucus, blood and saliva.

LINK:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/02/race-contain-suspected-bird-flu-outbreak-swans

Masked Man · « **Reply #6 on:** **Today** at 12:32:47 pm »

BFREPA (British Free Range Egg Producer Association)
"Hundreds of producers have already joined together as the British Free Range Egg Producers Association, which for over 30 years has played a key role in the UK egg industry, influencing legislation, shaping policy and fighting for a fair deal for its members."

Latest Outbreaks (posted Feb 9 2026)

Date confirmed Virus Location, County Description Map Pdf EPI
30 January 2026 H5N1 near Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2026/12) Backyard Flock
24 January 2026 H5N1 near Penicuik, Scottish Borders (AIV 2026/11) 500,000 Free Range Layers
19 January 2026 H5N1 near Bacton, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV2026/09) Backyard Flock
19 January 2026 H5N1 second premises near Bacton, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV2026/10) 10,500 Duck Breeders
15 January 2026 LPAI H5 near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2026/07) Game Rearing Farm
15 January 2026 H5N1 third near York, North Yorkshire (AIV2026/08) 140,000 Broilers
15 January 2026 H5N1 near Penicuik, Scottish Borders (AIV 2026/06) 600,000 Free Range Layers
13 January 2026 H5N1 second near York, York, North Yorkshire (AIV2026/05) 100,000 Laying Pullets
11 January 2026 H5N1 near Penicuik, Scottish Borders (AIV 2026/04) 205,000Pullets
9 January 2026 H5N1 near Grassington, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2026/03) Backyard Flock
8 January 2026 H5N1 third premises near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire (AIV2026/02) 13,000 Turkeys
5 January 2026 H5N1 near Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross (AIV 2026/01) Backyard Flock

LINK:
https://www.bfrepa.co.uk/avian-influenza/latest-outbreaks

Masked Man · « **Reply #7 on:** **Today** at 12:39:23 pm »

Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) (Dutch) presents an overview of highly pathogenic bird flu infections on Dutch poultry farms from October 2025, 2026 & up. To prevent the virus from spreading, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has culled the animals at these farms.
Highly pathogenic bird flu at commercial poultry farms

(Posted On Feb 9, 2026)

Location and date Animals Type

Dalen | 31-01-2026 Laying hens - 15,000 animals Under investigation

Bornerbroek | 26-01-2026 Broiler breeders - 70,000 animals Under investigation

Kesteren | 25-01-2026 Breeding laying hens - 44,000 animals Under investigation

Oisterwijk | 14-01-2026 Turkeys - 24,000 animals. H5N1

Creil | 11-01-2026 Laying hens - 43,000 animals. H5N1

LINK:
https://www.wur.nl/en/news/bird-flu-poultry-farms-updates

Masked Man · « **Reply #8 on:** **Today** at 12:55:18 pm »

Bird flu: near Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2026/12) (England)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small poultry flock near Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk on 30 January 2026.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

LINK:
https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england/bird-flu-near-needham-market-mid-suffolk-suffolk-aiv-2026-slash-12

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