Avian influenza spreads in Argentina, with outbreaks detected in 12 provinces

Published 2023년 3월 23일

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Argentina has seen a spread of H5 avian flu across 12 of its 24 provinces, with a total of 63 outbreaks detected and fundedraising efforts to contain the disease. The first case was reported in Jujuy province on February 15, and the outbreak has affected various bird species in commercial farms. The National Service of Health and Food Quality of Argentina (Senasa) has implemented prevention and surveillance measures, including reinforced border controls, and recommended hygiene and biosecurity measures for the productive sector. The government has also banned exhibitions, fairs, and other bird-related events and invested 1 billion pesos in Senasa to control the disease.

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BUENOS AIRES, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Cases of H5 avian flu (AI) have spread in Argentina, with positive cases reported Wednesday in Rawson city, capital of southern Chubut province, bringing the total number of provinces affected this Wednesday the 12th out of a total of 24, according to information from the National Service of Health and Food Quality of Argentina (Senasa). The state agency reported that a total of 63 outbreaks were detected, distributed in the provinces of Córdoba (center), Buenos Aires (center), La Pampa (center), Santa Fe (east), Río Negro (south), Jujuy (north) , Chaco (north), Neuquén (south), San Luis (center), Salta (northwest) and Santiago del Estero (north), in addition to Chubut. Fundraising actions were organized in all these districts to try to contain the spread of the disease. Argentina confirmed the first case of AI in its history on February 15 in the province of Jujuy, and since then infections have been detected in birds such as chickens, ducks, ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas