Peru approves new health measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza

Published 2024년 4월 23일

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In Peru, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI), in partnership with the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) and the Peruvian Poultry Association (APA), has introduced new health protocols to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. As per Directorial Resolution No. 0014-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSA, issued on April 23, 2024, these protocols include mandatory vaccination for poultry in certain categories across both fighting and commercial farms, particularly in areas affected by outbreaks, while vaccination in unaffected areas remains voluntary. The resolution also emphasizes the role of veterinarians in managing the vaccination process and monitoring poultry health, marking a significant step towards enhancing poultry health management through a cooperative approach between governmental and poultry industry stakeholders.

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The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI), through the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA), and in coordination with the Peruvian Poultry Association (APA), approved new health measures aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of influenza highly pathogenic avian at the national level. The regulations were made official, today, April 23, 2024, through the publication of Directorial Resolution No. 0014-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSA in the official newspaper El Peruano, which includes the guidelines for vaccination and health certification for mobilization. of birds and their products. The rule establishes that vaccination is mandatory in fighting poultry farms and commercial farms for grandparent breeders, parent breeders, commercial layers, turkeys and ducks for fattening, including establishments without health authorization for opening and operation (ASAF). , which are within a containment zone around an outbreak (perifocal zone) and surveillance zone ...

Source: Senasa