Daily Archives: May 21, 2026

AVIAN HEALTH | ANALYSIS | 19 MAY 2026 The MAPA report of 12 May 2026 confirms 269 commercial outbreaks and more than 15.4 million birds...

A major study just published by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, evaluating two avian influenza vaccines under commercial conditions — with more than 8,600 serological samples — dispels several reasonable doubts about vaccination against avian influenza: it works, it is safe, it does not compromise egg production, and it does not mask infection when accompanied by DIVA surveillance. Wageningen signs it, AVINED funds it. Is there any remaining reasonable scientific doubt to justify continuing to delay the political decision?

On 12 May 2026, just twelve days after the provisional entry into force of the EU-Mercosur agreement, Brussels notified Brazil of its removal from the list of third countries authorised to sell poultry meat to the EU.\n\nGrounds: presence of antimicrobials.\n\nPublic health, trade policy, or both at once?

More than 70 conference sessions over three days — from 2 to 4 June in Utrecht — cover artificial intelligence, antimicrobial resistance, sustainability, trade geopolitics and new markets. A snapshot of some of the greatest challenges facing the poultry sector at the 25th edition of VIV EUROPE, 2–4 June.\nHave you booked your flight yet?

After years of Brazilian dominance in the European poultry market… a total sanitary ban on Brazilian chicken is now set to take effect on 3 September.\n\nThe NeXusAvicultura report uses data to explain how Brazil has until now navigated European trade barriers through premium cuts and processed preparations, and outlines the possible scenarios once the door slams shut.\n\n\nAn unprecedented structural reconfiguration, or a brief geopolitical standoff?

20,040 laying hens at 85 weeks of age in Castelló de Rugat, a drop in egg production of nearly 7% that triggers the alarm, and a flock vaccinated with three doses. This is the tenth outbreak of the season in Spain, all concentrated in the province of Valencia. Vaccination reduces severity and viral shedding, but does not guarantee absolute protection. Will vaccination protocols need to be reconsidered?

In seven months, José Elías's listed group has gone from having no presence whatsoever on a farm to controlling two poultry equipment companies with nationwide coverage: first Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos, now COMAVIC (Reus). An investor seasoned in the energy sector is building, piece by piece, a poultry division, while much of the industry continues to debate whether to invest or wait.

The Swiss Federal Council raises the tariff-rate quota for 2026 by 15,000 tonnes — 240 million additional eggs at a reduced tariff — as per capita consumption exceeds 200 eggs for the first time. \n\nDomestic production: 1.2 billion. National demand: 1.9 billion. \nGap: 700 million.

Avianza forges closer ties with China at a working lunch with the Embassy in Madrid The poultry meat interprofessional organisation met with Economic and Commercial...

BroilerNet, the first European network project aimed at improving the sustainability and resilience of the broiler sector, has completed its third and final working...