# Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds Statement: Update and Recommendations on Recent Avian Influenza Outbreaks | Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

> Multiple H5N1 and H5N8 avian influenza outbreaks have occurred in the UK, the Netherlands, Israel and India over the past autumn and winter. The CMS Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds has issued recommendations for affected and at-risk countries, with heavy losses among migratory birds.

- Date: 2022-01-24 · published 2022-01-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16308-scientific-task-force-on-avian-influenza-and-wild-birds-statement-update-and
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

The statement mainly addresses wildlife conservation and biosecurity guidance. Any effect on poultry supply and chicken prices is secondary and modest.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cms.int: https://www.cms.int/news/scientific-task-force-avian-influenza-and-wild-birds-statement-update-and-recommendations

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