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In research news, French scientists detect signs of airborne H5N8 on farms.

Yellow fever vaccine will be used across some of Brazil's most populous regions in the coming months.

The compound worked on biofilms, which are important causes of chronic and recurring bacterial infections.

Dutch officials report H5N6 outbreaks in wild birds, and Italy confirms an H5N8 poultry outbreak.

The strain has 2 mutations that might alter its susceptibility to the neuraminidase inhibitor class of antiviral drugs.

Also, Cambodia reports an H5N1 outbreak in poultry, its first in nearly a year.

Two studies report high mortality rates in wild birds and unprecedented rapid genetic reassortment.

The roadmap includes 11 recommendations on antibiotic use in food animals split into 3 key areas.

Removing sinks and using a "water-free" method of care reduced colonization with gram-negative bacilli.

Italy, China, and the Netherlands also report outbreaks caused by various strains.