Outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza hits farm in Ivory Coast

H5N1 avian influenza hits a farm in Ivory Coast, highlighting the need for rigorous control Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, has been confirmed in a poultry farm in eastern Ivory Coast, as reported by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). According to the official report, the outbreak occurred in the Koun-Fao district, near the border with Ghana. The outbreak resulted in the death of approximately 95,000 domestic birds, highlighting the high sanitary impact of the disease. The H5N1 virus is recognized for its high capacity for dissemination and the significant losses it causes to global poultry production. In recent years, the disease has caused significant losses in various countries, with direct impacts on the supply of chicken meat and eggs, as well as requiring rigorous sanitary control measures. The confirmation of the outbreak reinforces the need for continuous surveillance, especially in regions with intense cross-border movement, such as ...