Avian Influenza Surges Across Norway, Spain, North Dakota Farms

Multiple countries are experiencing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025, with early cases reported in North Dakota, Norway, and Spain. North Dakota has confirmed three cases in commercial turkey farms and a backyard flock, urging farmers to keep birds indoors and cautioning hunters against contact with wild birds. Norway is facing a larger outbreak in its northern counties, Troms and Nordland, including a farm in Hadsel where 500 of 7,500 poultry died, prompting warnings to avoid contact with sick or dead birds despite low risk to humans. Spain's Andalusian regional government confirmed a new outbreak in Huelva province near a previous case, initiating culling and containment measures to prevent spread and protect public health and the ecosystem. These outbreaks highlight a seasonal upturn in avian influenza cases across Europe and North America, emphasizing the need for vigilance and rapid response to control the virus among bird populations. Authorities in each region continue monitoring wild and domestic birds to mitigate further transmission.