Avian flu vaccination policies by countries in the world

Published 2023년 2월 17일

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Over 30 countries have used highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccines since 2005, as per the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). Mexico, the world's second-largest poultry meat producer and largest egg producer, has vaccinated over 170 million birds against avian flu, preventing major outbreaks. Other Central American countries are following suit. The European Union is developing a vaccination strategy and harmonizing vaccination rules for free trade within the bloc. The US does not plan to authorize vaccinations that negatively impact poultry trade and is testing the effectiveness of a updated vaccine. Vaccination is part of a comprehensive strategy that includes preventive measures and control of other diseases.

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More than 30 countries have resorted to using highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccination since 2005, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said, based on data reported by its members. Here are some examples of countries that have started to vaccinate against avian flu, are in the process of allowing farmers to do so, or are still opposed to the use of avian flu vaccines in poultry. International standards developed by WOAH allow vaccination against avian influenza and without commercial restrictions, if adequate surveillance of vaccinated flocks shows that there is no virus in circulation. Vaccination alone is not enough and should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy, providing preventive health measures and controlling other diseases such as culling, movement restrictions and surveillance, WOAH said. It authorized emergency vaccination against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu strain earlier this year. Currently, the country uses two vaccines from ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio