Argentina ups security measures as number of avian flu cases grows

Published 2023년 2월 21일

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Argentina's health authorities, including the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa, in Spanish), have increased biosecurity measures in response to a surge in avian flu cases, particularly in provinces bordering Uruguay, Córdoba, and Salta. This follows a nationwide sanitary emergency declaration due to the first case of avian influenza in the country. Senasa is conducting surveys, raking, and preventive controls, with plans to expand checks along borders with Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The outbreak, caused by migratory wild birds from the northern hemisphere, has led to the shutdown of backyard establishments and the urging of the productive sector to bolster biosecurity. Although the flu can be transmitted to humans, it is not considered a threat to the human population in Argentina, and symptoms in birds include ruffled feathers and diarrhea.

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Argentina's health authorities have decided to up their biosecurity measures following the increase in the number of avian flu cases detected nationwide, particularly in provinces bordering Uruguay, but also in Córdoba and Salta. After declaring a sanitary emergency a few days ago, the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) reinforced epidemiological surveillance controls. Thus, the agency is dealing with cases in backyards, carrying out surveys in the areas where positive cases were detected. The agency continues to carry out raking and surveillance in Córdoba and Salta, in addition to preventive controls in the province of Entre Ríos on the border with Uruguay. In Córdoba, the positive cases of avian influenza were in two wild ducks at Las Mojarras lagoon in the Department of General San Martín, and in backyard turkeys located in Alejo Ledesma. In addition to verifying the general condition of the animals, a perimeter was delimited to track and verify possible ...

Source: MercoPress