Weekly Overview: New Bird Flu Virus Spreads to Europe
GLOBAL - A new subtype of highly pathogenic avian flu virus has hit Europe for the first time, with an outbreak in Germany in the first week of November followed by a further two in the Netherlands and the UK over last weekend. The risks to human health are reported to be low but control measures are challenging for producers. In Antibiotic Awareness Week, many organisations are calling for the responsible use of these drugs.