# The South African Poultry Association warns that stalled avian influenza vaccination efforts heighten the risk of new outbreaks. With Europe and the US facing aggressive avian flu spreads, South Africa remains vulnerable. SAPA highlights unresolved challenges, including stringent biosecurity requirements, lack of compensation for culled birds, and rising costs. Three H5 vaccines are approved, but H7 vaccines face delays. Farmers urge government intervention to facilitate vaccinations and protect the 65-billion-rand poultry industry, which employs nearly 58-thousand people.
Avian flu vaccine delays threaten poultry industry