Topic: avian flu
Government to proceed with feral chicken cull
Government is moving toward the launch of a feral chicken culling programme, following Cayman's first-ever bird flu outbreak.
Cayman’s bird flu outbreak contained, but surveillance continues
Dr. Tiffany Chisholm described the current status of the H5N1 avian flu outbreak that took place during November and December last year.
Cabinet approves $500,000 to combat avian flu
Government has approved an extra $500,000 in emergency funding to combat the spread of avian flu.
Cayman livestock considered to be low-risk for avian flu
Agriculture officials are increasing outreach to livestock farmers, emphasising that cattle and other livestock face a low risk at this time.
Migratory bird origin for Cayman’s avian flu outbreak not certain
Department of Environment Director Gina Ebanks-Petrie said it remains unclear how avian flu first reached Cayman, raising concern around potential culling of protected species.
Cayman farmers in need of support in the face of avian flu
Members of the community are calling for clearer communication and practical support to farmers as the government works to contain an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza confirmed at a West Bay poultry farm on 28 Nov.
Bird flu strain in Cayman said to be highly contagious
Local farmers are being warned that the current strain of avian flu identified in Cayman is both highly contagious and often fatal for domestic birds.
Cayman bird flu traced to migratory birds, officials say
The bird flu outbreak detected in West Bay late last week is believed to have been introduced through migratory birds or chickens that had contact with them
Regiment launches sanitisation checkpoints in West Bay
Those moving through West Bay are facing sanitisation checkpoints as the regiment ramps up biosecurity to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Cayman.
Avian flu in Cayman: The risk to pets and other animals
The Department of Agriculture is urging all pet owners, farmers and backyard flock keepers across Cayman to closely monitor their animals for signs of illness, following the confirmation of avian flu in West Bay.
Movement of live poultry banned in Cayman amid bird flu outbreak
In an attempt to stop transmission of avian flu between the islands, the Department of Agriculture has suspended all movement of live poultry between Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Bird flu in Cayman: What’s the risk to people?
The detection of avian influenza in birds in Cayman has prompted reassurances from health officials that the public faces a low risk of contracting the disease.
2025 Year in review: Reform, risk and response in Cayman health
In 2025, Cayman’s health system turned toward structural reform, prevention and access, as chronic disease, rising mental health demand and global health risks dominated the headlines.
Bird flu in cows sours unpasteurised dairy imports to Cayman
In response to reports of bird flu being found in cattle in several states in the United States, the Cayman Islands is implementing import restrictions on unpasteurised dairy products.
20 hospitalised with COVID in March, 1 death reported
According to the latest Ministry of Health update, one COVID-positive person died and 20 with the virus were admitted to hospital during March.
Avian flu fears spark European poultry import ban
Cayman's Ministry of Agriculture has put a temporary ban on the importation of fresh, chilled and frozen poultry meat from the United Kingdom and European Union countries amid fears over the spread of avian flu.
