Argentina confirms case of avian influenza in domestic birds

Argentina has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in backyard poultry in the province of Chaco following laboratory analyses of samples collected from chickens, turkeys, and ducks in the municipality of Tres Isletas. It is worth noting that the last significant outbreak of avian influenza in Argentina occurred in 2023. At that time, authorities decided to suspend exports and more than 630,000 chickens were culled. According to Argentina’s National Food Safety and Quality Service, Senasa, the country has not recorded any new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks since at least last year. Following confirmation of the new case, the Argentine health authority implemented its established sanitary protocol to prevent the spread of the disease. The measures include intervening at the affected property, depopulating the site, and adopting hygiene and disinfection procedures. “It is important to highlight that the presence of this disease in backyard ...