Bulgaria's veterinary authorities have decided to cull over 7,000 ducks from the village of Malak Dol due to an outbreak of avian flu at a local farm. The strain of avian influenza A reported is highly pathogenic and dangerous for birds. This outbreak is part of a broader trend of avian flu outbreaks seen across Europe and Asia, with France experiencing eight such outbreaks, mostly in the northern part of the country. Despite the risk to birds, avian flu is not transmissible through food, although recent cases in China have raised concerns about potential human infections.