Avian Influenza Outbreak in Poland

PARIS (Reuters) – Poland has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on a poultry farm in the west of the country.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced this development on Friday. The virus was responsible for the death of 5,854 poultry birds at a farm located in the town of Swiebodzin. Additionally, the remaining birds of the 14,730-strong flock were slaughtered. This marks the first outbreak since February, according to WOAH, referencing a report from Polish authorities.