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The first confirmed human infection with H5N5 avian influenza has been reported, resulting in the death of an older adult exposed to a backyard flock. While authorities stress that overall public risk remains low, this historic case has drawn renewed attention to poultry biosecurity and disease surveillance.

Dutch authorities have ordered the culling of about 71,000 chickens at a poultry farm in the north of the Netherlands after detecting a new case of bird flu.

China has halted imports of poultry and related products from Spain due to a recent avian influenza outbreak. Spanish authorities emphasize that the ban has had no immediate impact, as exports to China had not yet started.

The bird flu strain affecting US dairy herds may find pathways into Europe through wild bird migration and select imports, EFSA warns. The agency highlights the importance of early detection in key migratory hotspots and vigilance in trade controls.

The spread of H5N1 avian influenza is causing major poultry losses worldwide, impacting food security and driving up costs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has halted a critical program validating bird flu testing in dairy and pet food, citing staff cuts mandated by the Trump administration.