Over 300,000 birds culled after bird flu outbreaks detected in South Korea, Mexico

Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe spread of bird flu has raised concerns among governments and the poultry industry after it ravaged flocks around the world in recent years, disrupting supply and fuelling higher food prices.Follow us on GoogleA H5 bird flu notice is displayed at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/HOLLIE ADAMS)NOVEMBER 6, 2026 14:30Mexico reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the Yucatan Peninsula, its first outbreak in poultry in more than two years, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said in a report on Friday, citing local authorities.The H5N1 virus was detected in a flock of 225,860 laying hens in the town of Uman, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing a report from Mexican authorities. All birds were subsequently culled as a precaution.Virus detected in South KoreaSouth Korea also reported an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu in the northern part of the country, near the border with North Korea, WOAH said. A biohazard sticker is seen as researchers work wearing protective suit during a press visit at the Institut Pasteur, where scientists work to monitor and prevent the spread of avian influenza, including the H7N9 bird flu virus, in Paris, France, November 24, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/GONZALO FUENTES)The virus was detected in a flock of 90,986 poultry in the town of Yeoncheon in Gyeonggi province, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing a report from the South Korean authorities. All birds were subsequently culled as a precaution.The spread of bird flu has raised concerns among governments and the poultry industry after it ravaged flocks around the world in recent years, disrupting supply, fuelling higher food prices and raising the risk of human transmission.Follow us on Google