# Diseases continue to cross species barrier as global bird flu cases double  | The National

> The National reports that bird flu outbreaks in mammals doubled in 2024, with 1,022 outbreaks across 55 countries compared with 459 in 2023. The WOAH report attributes the rise to climate change, animal trade and a five per cent fall in livestock vaccinations.

- Date: 2025-05-23 · published 2025-05-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16003-diseases-continue-to-cross-species-barrier-as-global-bird-flu-cases-double-the
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Rising mammal infections increase the chance of new poultry and livestock restrictions and of human-health concerns that can affect demand. The article reports trends without a direct market move.

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## Sources

- thenationalnews.com: https://www.thenationalnews.com/health/2025/05/23/diseases-continue-to-cross-species-barrier-as-global-bird-flu-cases-double/

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