Author Topic: 2026 International HPAI Tracking Thread (Read 722 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:** February 09, 2026, 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:** February 09, 2026, 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:** February 09, 2026, 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:** February 09, 2026, 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

Masked Man · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2026, 04:14:10 pm »

India battles H5N1 outbreak, over 85,000 bird flu-related deaths reported
Prashasti Satyanand Shetty
Edited By Prashasti Satyanand Shetty
Published: Feb 10, 2026
tory highlights

India battles H5N1 outbreak in 2026 with over 85,000 bird deaths. After nearly 90 avian influenza-related deaths, Andhra Pradesh has issued a warning about the spread of bird flu.

India is currently managing avian influenza (H5N1) after states have reported cases and poultry deaths. The southern state of Andhra Pradesh has issued a warning about the spread of bird flu following nearly 90 avian influenza-related deaths. Amid rising cases, there are growing concerns among poultry farmers and state authorities.

LINK:
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-battles-h5n1-outbreak-over-85-000-avian-flu-related-deaths-reported-1770734026869#goog_rewarded

Masked Man · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2026, 07:55:35 pm »

Avian flu (bird flu): near Penicuik, Midlothian (AIV 2026/13) (Scottish)

Published
12 February 2026
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 12 February 2026.
Confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises near Penicuik, Midlothian on 12 February 2026.

LINK:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-flu-bird-flu-near-penicuik-midlothian-aiv-2026-13/

Masked Man · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2026, 10:52:10 pm »

Israel reports bird flu outbreak on farm in north, WOAH says
06 Jan 2026 06:01:25 GMT9

The outbreak, ‌the first ‌in ‌a ⁠year in ‌Israel, was detected in a flock of 2,000 ducks in the village of Sde Yaakov
PARIS: Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the north of the country, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday.

The outbreak, ‌the first ‌in ‌a ⁠year in ‌Israel, was detected in a flock of 2,000 ducks in the village of Sde Yaakov, causing the death of 90 ⁠birds, the Paris-based WOAH ‌said, citing a report ‍from ‍the Israeli authorities. The ‍remaining birds were subsequently culled as a precaution.

The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has raised concerns among ⁠governments and the poultry industry after it ravaged flocks around the world in recent years, disrupting supply, fueling higher food prices and raising the risk of human transmission.

LINK:
https://www.arabnews.jp/en/middle-east/article_161925/

Masked Man · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2026, 10:56:16 pm »

northern Cher, in Presly, near La Chapelle-d'Angillon

Cher: culling operation after detection of avian flu outbreak in a backyard flock
Manon Klein
Published onTuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Following the detection of an outbreak of avian influenza in the Cher region, in Presly, within a private backyard flock, around forty poultry were slaughtered on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Chickens, roosters, ducks. Around forty poultry were culled in northern Cher, in Presly, near La Chapelle-d'Angillon, on Monday, February 2, 2026, after an outbreak of avian influenza was detected in a private backyard flock . The prefecture announced that it had authorized this operation to prevent any risk of further spread after the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on January 30.

LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332559346934887/posts/2909469195910543/

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