In 2024, bird flu outbreaks in mammals doubled to 1,022, impacting global animal health significantly. Poultry losses exceeded 82.1 million, with over 633 million birds lost in two decades. The virus is now a global emergency affecting agriculture and ecosystems, with potential risks to human health, particularly in the US. Vaccination efforts are underway, with France leading a nationwide campaign for ducks, showing promising results. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)