Birds

AI-driven Technologies and Gene Editing Offer Effective Solutions for Avian Influenza Outbreaks, but Public Acceptance is Key

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AI-driven Technologies and Gene Editing Offer Effective Solutions for Avian Influenza Outbreaks, but Public Acceptance is Key

New Gene-Editing Technique Could Revolutionize Poultry Farming A pioneering study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed the potential of gene-editing technology to help prevent and control infectious outbreaks in commercial poultry. The research, conducted by a team of scientists in the United Kingdom, showcases how gene editing can produce genetically modified chickens that … Read more

5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized as Parrot Fever Surges Across Europe

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5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized as Parrot Fever Surges Across Europe

Parrot Fever Outbreak: Deadly Disease Spreads Across Europe Parrot Fever Outbreak: Deadly Disease Spreads Across Europe By Alex Oliveira Published on March 6, 2024 At least five people have died across Europe this year in a concerning outbreak of psittacosis, commonly known as “parrot fever.” This respiratory bacterial infection is typically carried by birds and … Read more

Beloved Eurasian Eagle Owl, Flaco, Dies from Acute Traumatic Injury: Autopsy Results Released

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Beloved Eurasian Eagle Owl, Flaco, Dies from Acute Traumatic Injury: Autopsy Results Released

Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle owl who soared freely around the city after escaping from the Central Park Zoo a year ago, died from an “acute traumatic injury,” according to autopsy results recently released. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Saturday released details of the winged local celebrity’s initial necropsy, which was conducted a day after … Read more

Controversy over Deadly Nets in Paris Tunnel: Pigeons and Bats Trapped in Effort to Protect Walkers

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Controversy over Deadly Nets in Paris Tunnel: Pigeons and Bats Trapped in Effort to Protect Walkers

In the tunnel located under the Recyclerie, the third place of the Porte de Clignancourt (18th century), a few pigeons gather, as if they were watching for the return of their peers. Except that the latter are trapped on the metal beams of the tunnel. On the rails of the old 18th century Petite Ceinture … Read more

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Turkey Farm in West Flanders, Belgium

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Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Turkey Farm in West Flanders, Belgium

Highly pathogenic bird flu was diagnosed on Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26, at a turkey farm in Alveringem in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The affected turkey farm is located in the surveillance zone, which was established last week following an outbreak on a laying hen farm in Warhem, northern France. The approximately 25,000 … Read more

Challenges and Risks of Offshore Wind Farms in the North Sea: A Report by the European Court of Auditors

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Challenges and Risks of Offshore Wind Farms in the North Sea: A Report by the European Court of Auditors

ANP Wind farm in the North Sea NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 10:19 The European Court of Auditors warns a report for the ‘green dilemma’ that the massive construction of wind turbines at sea entails. The increase in so-called offshore energy is essential for the EU’s green transition, but its development could harm the marine environment. In the … Read more

AUA Flight from Vienna to New York Turns Back Due to Bird Collision

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AUA Flight from Vienna to New York Turns Back Due to Bird Collision

28.08.2023 07:54 (Akt. 28.08.2023 07:54) An AUA plane from Vienna to New York had to turn back. ©APA/ROBERT JAEGER (symbol image) On Sunday, an AUA machine from Vienna to New York reversed. Problems arose shortly after take-off, according to the “Austrian Wings” portal. The pilots therefore turned around for safety reasons and, after waiting in … Read more

Unraveling the Audubon Society: Tensions over Race, Namesake, and Diversity Erupt within the Conservation Group

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Unraveling the Audubon Society: Tensions over Race, Namesake, and Diversity Erupt within the Conservation Group

uo;re really talking about is the fact that Audubon is not a safe place for Black people,’” one employee wrote. The decision sparked outrage among some employees and hobbyists, leading to further divisions within the organization. Some local affiliates, including the Seattle chapter, decided to drop the Audubon name altogether. The debate over the Audubon … Read more

Expert warns of ongoing threat from bird flu in wild birds

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30 mei 2023 om 05:06Update: een uur geleden Poultry farms have recently become bird flu-free, but that does not mean that the virus no longer poses a threat. Wild birds still get sick. That is worrying, say bird experts. “Bird flu is an unpredictable virus that doesn’t just affect birds.” Since the beginning of 2023, … Read more