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Episode 20 – Fowl threat: is avian flu going viral?

Avian flu has decimated poultry and wild birds around the globe in recent years. The virus has now spread extensively among mammals, affecting more than 50 species from cats to sea lions. The disease was recently discovered in dairy cows in North America and some farm workers were infected, causing widespread alarm. Could this be the next pandemic? Can we stop it spreading? Will vaccination help? Join us as we investigate why avian flu is making headlines and what we can do about it.

Podcast details

Host:
James Ramsay, Head of the Communication Unit at EFSA

Guests:
Lisa Kohnle and Alessandro Broglia, Scientific Officers in the Animal Health team at EFSA

Host and guests

James Ramsay, Lisa Kohnle, Alessandro Broglia

Disclaimer: Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Food Safety Authority. All content is up to date at the time of publication.