avian flu

British

/ ˈeɪvɪən /

noun

another name for bird flu

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"The last time we saw a wreck on this scale was 2014," Wrobel added, "and after the impact of avian flu this is the last thing our seabirds need".

From BBC

Economists can carefully tease apart the different causes of higher prices, in the same way that they focus on “core” inflation to isolate the general trend from unpredictable oil shocks and avian flu outbreaks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, the predatory hawks that used to feed on those birds haven’t returned this year, Moore said, attributing their absence to avian flu.

From Los Angeles Times

Although avian flu can affect humans and other mammals, the UK Health Security Agency said the risk to the general public's health was very low.

From BBC

The deaths of more than 20 swans along a stretch of river is suspected to have been caused by avian flu.

From BBC

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