Holbaek municipality in Denmark and Japan’s Iwate prefecture have been hit by outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains.

TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The prefectural government of Iwate, northeastern Japan, has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, local media reported Saturday.

A sudden outbreak has put Danish poultry exports on hold. Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from ...

Bird flu does not only affect birds. Cats and dogs roaming the outdoors in areas close to the outbreak can also become infected. Karolin Krämer/dpa Bird flu is spreading across North America and ...