4+ hour, 51+ min ago   (375+ words) Working with primary chicken immune cells and cell lines, the research team traced how sodium butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid naturally produced by gut bacteria, acts as an immune system programmer. By exposing developing immune cells, called macrophages, to this…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (365+ words) A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek's disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does not make people sick, the virus causes tumors and paralysis in chickens and, if unchecked, can spread rapidly through entire flocks. A…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago   (395+ words) Mirage News Proper implementation of biosecurity measures is essential to prevent the introduction of animal diseases, such as avian influenza, onto poultry farms. Research by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research shows that compliance with key biosecurity measures can be significantly improved in…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (457+ words) Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Regional NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for the Environment An elected Liberal and Nationals Government will fund a $300 million biosecurity and control program for the coordination and management of feral animals…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (396+ words) The UAB, through its WildCoM (Wildlife Conservation Medicine) research group of the Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, participates in the new POCTEFA AVES project, conducted in the border regions of Spain, France and Andorra. The aim of the project…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (164+ words) The Australian Government is investing a further $11.2 million to prepare for H5 avian influenza (bird flu). This will ensure critical preparedness efforts continue to safeguard our most at-risk native species. From offshore islands to Ramsar and remote wetlands - threats like weeds…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (813+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. The sperm and the egg cell's nuclei compete for size directly after fertilization and this…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (551+ words) Discovering how the bird flu virus degrades in the air around livestock and how engineering solutions can effect that degradation quickly and efficiently are core aims of a new University of Michigan Engineering-led project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (350+ words) Passionate conservation volunteer and bird bander Peter tells us why bird flu vigilance matters. Peter has worked and volunteered in nature conservation for many years. He helps band birds and check their health. This work could help spot signs of…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (473+ words) Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water The Hon Julie Collins MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Suzanne Orr MLA, ACT Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water The Albanese Government is investing $60,000 to…...