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Prof. Dr. Christa Kühn, Präsidentin des FLI, und Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Alois Rainer (© M. Jörn, FLI)

Das FLI leistet zentrale wissenschaftliche Unterstützung bei Tierseuchen

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Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Alois Rainer besucht FLI-Standort Insel Riems mit Fokus auf die Geflügelpest

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Avian influenza: The risk of outbreaks in poultry is increasing, with cranes among wild birds being particularly affected for the first time

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Several German states have reported increased mortality among cranes in recent days. Investigations by the relevant state testing facilities have…

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Über drei Jahrzehnte Infektionsforschung am FLI: Prof. Dr. Martin Groschup wird mit internationalem Symposium in den Ruhestand verabschiedet

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Mit einem international hochkarätig besetzten Symposium verabschiedete das Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) seinen langjährigen Wissenschaftler und…

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Map: Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease since 01.01.2025, as of 03.07.2025

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD): New outbreaks in Europe – increased vigilance required in Germany.

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The epidemiological situation regarding LSD in Europe has worsened significantly in recent days. On 23 June 2025, new outbreaks were reported in…

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African swine fever in North Rhine-Westphalia: The closest related viruses originate from southern Italy

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As part of the virological investigation into the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut…

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MOBILISE (© M. Jörn, FLI)

FLI tests mobile One Health laboratory for diagnosing highly pathogenic pathogens

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This mobile laboratory can examine samples from humans, animals and the environment directly on site in the event of unexplained disease outbreaks, in…

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Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause (© Thomas Victor)

Searching for clues in the genome: What ancient DNA reveals about the history of epidemics

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13th Loeffler Lecture with Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause

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Goats (© M. Pfau, FLI)

Foot-and-mouth disease: No further case in Brandenburg

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Suspected case in goat tested negative

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Behind the dynamics of avian influenza: KAPPA-FLU consortium launched

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KAPPA-FLU consortium started

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