HPAI Support Hub
High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) poses a continuous and serious threat to the global egg industry and wider food supply chain. The WEO is committed to raising awareness and understanding of the latest global developments in HPAI.
For support facing HPAI, explore the below resources, links and information.
AI Global Expert Group
The Avian Influenza Global Expert Group brings together world class scientists, industry representatives, and international experts to propose practical solutions to combat HPAI.
Need expert advice or support? Contact our AI Expert Group. If you need support from a specific member of the group, please state their name in the message.
Meet our AI Expert GroupWEO Resources
Developed in partnership with our AI Global Expert Group, we offer a range of practical resources to support egg businesses – covering biosecurity, vaccination & surveillance, and crisis communications.
Explore our AI resourcesConsumer response statements
Get support with responding to consumer questions about eating eggs, based on official statements from international organisations.
Find out moreTraining Courses
There are a number of courses available online to develop your knowledge and understanding of HPAI. Here are some options:
- FAO, Introduction to Avian Influenza: self-paced course. Visit the course website.
- The Pirbright Institute, Avian influenza virus (AIV): eLearning. Visit the course website.
International representation
We help give a voice to our industry on the topic of HPAI, primarily through conversations and continued relationship building with key international bodies.
WEO International Representative, Charles Akande, works on-the-ground in Geneva to develop relations within the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the other quadripartite organisations – the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Find out moreLatest speaker presentations
Our conference programmes have sessions dedicated to HPAI to ensure delegates stay informed and up-to-date with the latest developments.
Watch the latest presentations now