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    Drastic increase in outbreaks of avian influenza – no relief in sight

    News from Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLIshort forFriedrich Loeffler Institute):
    The number of outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry and cases in wild birds in Germany continues to rise sharply. At the same time, numerous European…

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    The sense and nonsense of dietary supplements

    News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
    Special issue of the Bundesgesundheitsblatt focuses on the benefits, risks and perception of vitamins, minerals and other…

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    Biosecurity measures to protect against avian influenza – Current situation in Bavaria

    News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
    Bird flu is spreading throughout Germany. In Bavaria, too, there was a sharp increase in October in the number of cases of avian…

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    Avian influenza: FLIshort forFriedrich Loeffler Institute updates answers to frequently asked questions

    News from Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLIshort forFriedrich Loeffler Institute):
    The highly dynamic avian influenza situation in Germany has led to many enquiries being made to the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLIshort forFriedrich Loeffler Institute). The updated answers…

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    Selected questions and answers relating to hygiene of food and consumables in times of the bird flu – How can I protect myself and my family?

    News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
    Concerned persons are asking whether poultry, poultry products or other foods such as cow’s milk can become contaminated with the…

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    Combat reed glasswing cicadas using practical methods

    News from the Julius Kühn-Institut (JKIshort forJulius Kühn Institute):
    The Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH), Alois Rainer, visited the Elbaue model region in Saxony-Anhalt today, together with…

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    First case of bluetongue disease serotype 8 in Bavaria

    News from the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL):
    In Bavaria, the bluetongue virus subtype 8 (BTV-8) has been detected for the first time in the current outbreak in a cattle herd…

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    Avian influenza: The risk of outbreaks in poultry is increasing, with cranes among wild birds being particularly affected for the first time

    News from Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLIshort forFriedrich Loeffler Institute):
    Several German states have reported increased mortality among cranes in recent days. Investigations by the relevant state testing facilities have revealed…

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    Research sniffers: Dogs to identify contaminated feed

    News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
    Their names are Leo, Siri, Suri, Käthe, Hilde, and Barni, and they recently started working for the German Federal Institute for Risk…

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    What are the health risks associated with food contamination with 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD, and glycidyl fatty acid esters?

    News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
    3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 2-monochloropropanediol (2-MCPD) and their fatty acid esters, as well as glycidyl fatty acid…

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