# Animal health body backs bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic | Reuters

> WOAH's chief said vaccinating birds could help control bird flu, which has killed hundreds of millions of birds and infected mammals. The organization is backing vaccination as a tool to reduce the risk of a pandemic.

- Date: 2023-05-21 · published 2023-05-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16187-animal-health-body-backs-bird-flu-vaccination-to-avoid-pandemic-reuters
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Broader bird vaccination could reduce mortality losses over time, supporting poultry supply and feed demand. Trade restrictions on vaccinated flocks could limit the price benefit.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/animal-health-body-urges-bird-flu-vaccination-avoid-pandemic-2023-05-21/

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