US EditionConfirmed bird flu case in Cumbria as incidents reported across the country
- The ongoing global spread of avian influenza has significantly impacted poultry populations, with over 160 million birds affected in the USA and over 14 million in Canada, leading to economic losses and rising egg prices.
- Researchers at the University of Guelph are developing AI solutions to track and predict avian influenza outbreaks by analyzing data such as wildlife health reports, geographical data, social media trends, online content, farm data, and weather patterns.
- These AI tools can potentially alert monitors to the location and severity of outbreaks, and suggest effective interventions, with testing achieving an accuracy of 85 percent, offering farmers and public health officials a chance to get ahead of the crisis.
- In response to numerous bird flu cases across the country, including a confirmed case near Lazonby in Cumbria on Saturday, March 29, DEFRA and the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss are reminding farmers to implement enhanced biosecurity measures, as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone .
- India has reported eight outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the culling of approximately 602,000 birds, prompting government alerts, intensified surveillance, and import bans from affected regions, while experts stress vigilance and good hygiene practices to prevent further spread and address the economic challenges faced by poultry farmers.
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roboticsandautomationmagazine.co.ukAI is for the birds: How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks
The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA. This recent outbreak has resulted in major economic losses, and a rise in egg prices in the past few years. This trend can cause disruptions in poultry supply chain and significant increases in the price of other poultry products. A virus like avian influenza is carried by birds, but it can “jump” species an…
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