Avian Influenza

1. 10 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry and 16 in Wild Birds in Germany

On October 20, 21, and 23, Germany reported 10 HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and 16 in wild birds in five regions including Thuringia, resulting in 497 poultry deaths and the culling of 23,000 poultry. Additionally, 17 wild birds died from infection.

2. 12 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry and 13 in Wild Birds in the United States

On October 20 and 24, the United States reported 12 HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and 13 in wild birds across eight regions, including Wisconsin. The outbreaks led to the deaths of 11,000 poultry and the culling of 5.86 million. Additionally, 97 wild birds and free-range poultry died from infection, and 247 were culled.

3. 3 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry in Cambodia

On October 20, Cambodia reported three HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry across three regions, including Kampong Speu Province, resulting in the deaths of 23 poultry and the culling of 154.

4. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry and 5 in Wild Birds in Denmark

On October 20 and 22, Denmark reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and five in wild birds across three regions, including Slagelse Municipality. The outbreaks resulted in the deaths of 335 poultry, while nine wild birds were infected, six of which died.

5. 3 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry and 1 in Wild Birds in Poland

On October 20 and 22, Poland reported three HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and one in wild birds across three regions, including Greater Poland Province. The outbreaks resulted in 36,000 poultry infected, 1,590 deaths, and one wild bird death.

6. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds in Austria

On October 20, Austria reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds across two regions, including Carinthia, resulting in the deaths of three wild birds.

7. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds in Portugal

On October 20, Portugal reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds in the Faro District, resulting in the death of one wild bird.

8. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds in Hungary

On October 20, Hungary reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds in Fejér County, resulting in the death of one wild bird.

9. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds and 1 in Poultry in Italy

On October 20, Italy reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds and one in poultry across two regions, including Friuli-Venezia Giulia, resulting in the deaths of one wild bird and 600 poultry.

10. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Poultry and 1 in Wild Birds in the United Kingdom

On October 20 and 23, the United Kingdom reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and one in wild birds in England, resulting in 52,000 poultry infected, 1,010 deaths, and six wild bird deaths.

11. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Poultry in Iraq

On October 20, Iraq reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in poultry in Nineveh Province, resulting in the deaths of 12,000 poultry and the culling of 62,000.

12. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds in France

On October 21, France reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds across two regions, including Loire-Atlantique in the Pays de la Loire region, resulting in the deaths of seven wild birds and free-range poultry.

13. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds and 1 in Poultry in Slovakia

On October 21, Slovakia reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds and one in poultry across two regions, including Trnava Region. The outbreaks resulted in 17 wild birds and free-range poultry infected, 15 deaths, 141 culled, and 27 poultry deaths.

14. 11 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds and Mammals in the British South Georgia Islands

On October 21, the British South Georgia Islands reported five HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds and six in mammals in coastal areas, resulting in the deaths of 10 wild birds, two seals, and nine sea lions.

15. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds in Japan

On October 21, Japan reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds in Hokkaido, resulting in the death of one wild bird.

16. 1 HPAI H5 Outbreak in Poultry in Japan

On October 22, Japan reported one HPAI H5 outbreak in poultry in Hokkaido, resulting in the deaths of 46 poultry.

17. 4 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds and 1 in Poultry in Spain

On October 21, Spain reported four HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds and one in poultry across four regions, including the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, resulting in the deaths of 25 wild birds and 1,030 poultry.

18. 6 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds and 1 in Poultry in Belgium

On October 21 and 22, Belgium reported six HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds and one in poultry in the Walloon Region, resulting in the deaths of 34 wild birds and free-range poultry, one culled, 67,000 poultry infected, 319 deaths, and 67,000 culled.

19. 1 HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Wild Birds in the Czech Republic

On October 24, the Czech Republic reported one HPAI H5N1 outbreak in wild birds in the Moravian-Silesian Region, resulting in the death of one wild bird.

20. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks and 1 HPAI H5N5 Outbreak in Wild Birds in Canada

On October 24, Canada reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks and one HPAI H5N5 outbreak in wild birds across three regions, including Manitoba, resulting in the deaths of 23 wild birds.

21. 2 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds in Luxembourg

On October 24, Luxembourg reported two HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds in the Luxembourg District, resulting in the deaths of two wild birds.

22. 6 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds in South Africa

On October 24, South Africa reported six HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds in the Western Cape Province, resulting in 97 wild birds and free-range poultry infected, 90 deaths, and five culled.

23. 3 HPAI H5N1 Outbreaks in Wild Birds in Lithuania

On October 24, Lithuania reported three HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds across two regions, including Klaip?da County, resulting in the deaths of five wild birds.

Other Animal Epidemics

1. 6 Newcastle Disease Outbreaks in Poland

On October 20, 21, and 24, Poland reported six Newcastle disease outbreaks across three regions, including Greater Poland Province, resulting in 554,000 poultry infected and 3,043 deaths.

2.1 Fowl Typhoid Outbreak in Finland
On October 24, Finland reported one fowl typhoid outbreak in Western Finland Province, resulting in the death of one poultry.

3.1 Rabies Outbreak in Armenia
On October 22, Armenia reported one rabies outbreak in Shirak Province, resulting in the death of one domestic dog.