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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.

The Turkish Dairy, Meat and Breeding Cattle Breeders’ Association (TÜSEDAD) announced in two separate reports that Turkey’s current measures against foot-and-mouth disease are inadequate.