Climate, Wildlife Key Predictors of Bird Flu Outbreaks in Europe:...

Climate, wildlife key predictors of bird flu outbreaks in Europe:...

Last Updated on July 18, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Environmental factors such as the temperature, the water level in lakes and ponds in winter, and the presence of mute swans (Cygnus olor) could be key reasons that predict the potential of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) occurring […] The post Climate, wildlife key predictors of bird flu outbreaks in Europe: Study appeared first on THIP Media.

Can we predict a bird flu outbreak?

Bird flu outbreaks could be predicted by measuring autumn temperatures and checking for swans, new research suggests. The study looked at where highly pathogenic avian influenza emerged in Europe over nearly 20 years. They found that the coldest autumn temperature and the presence of mute swans were both linked to an outbreak occurring in the area. They also noticed that low water levels in ponds and lakes were linked to a lower chance of an out…