Avian flu: Technicians in Ecuador will resample 17 farms in Cotopaxi

Technicians from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), and the Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control Agency (Agrocalidad) will carry out a resampling of the birds that are in the 17 farms, located in the focus and perifocus of the area where the past An outbreak of H5 avian influenza was detected over the weekend. This was announced by the MAG, through a statement, in which it is stated that 40 specialists from the Agency maintain permanent surveillance and control in the area, as provided for in the declaration of animal health emergency. In addition, it was added, "entities that are part of table 6 of the National COE will reinforce the presence of personnel, while the Ministry of Defense plans to enter the farms with 150 troops to provide support in disease containment activities " In addition, the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Ecological Transition will carry out samplings in wetlands and areas of El Oro, Santa Elena, Guayas, Manabí, ...