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H7N9 detected at Hong Kong poultry stall
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Authorities are attempting to trace the source of the affected poultry (stock photo).
Authorities cull thousands of birds
 
Routine testing has confirmed the presence of H7N9 avian influenza at a poultry stall in Hong Kong. Authorities are culling 4,500 birds and the live poultry trade has been suspended.

A sample of faecal droppings was taken from the stall in Yan Oi Market, Tuen Mun, as part of a surveillance programme by the University of Hong Kong. It tested positive for H7N9 on 4 June, according to a statement from the city's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).

'The affected stall sells live poultry, including live chickens and pigeons,' a spokesperson said. 'The FEHD, upon receiving the test result, has immediately conducted thorough cleansing and disinfection at the two stalls and is tracing the source of the poultry.

Poultry imports and the trading of live poultry have been suspended, as has the supply of chickens from local farms. Local chicken farms will be will be inspected and samples collected for testing to ensure none of the local poultry has become infected.

H7N9 was first detected in humans in mainland China just over three years ago.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.