Over 700 HPAI Outbreaks Reported in European Commercial Farms in 2025
The 2025 annual summary report from the European Commission’s Animal Disease Information System (ADIS) reveals a concerning trend regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) across the continent.
Cumulative data collected between January 1 and December 31, 2025, shows a total of 727 reported outbreaks of H5N1 and H5 strains specifically within the commercial poultry sector.
Analysis of the geographical data indicates that the majority of outbreaks in commercial holdings were concentrated in the following countries: Germany: 174 outbreaks; Poland: 127 outbreaks; Hungary: 107 outbreaks; France: 106 outbreaks; Italy: 68 outbreaks.
These figures reflect the most recent data submitted to the European Union’s Animal Disease Information System (ADIS).
