Bolivia reports outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry

Published Feb 1, 2023

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Bolivia has reported its first outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza, also known as bird flu. The outbreaks, one in a farm with 35,000 birds and the other in a domestic setting with 202 birds, have spread across Latin America, leading to the death of tens of millions of birds in Europe and the United States. The virus poses a threat to the poultry industry and has the potential to transmit to humans, causing supply disruptions and increasing food prices. Outbreaks have also been reported in Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador.

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PARIS (Reuters) - Bolivia has recorded two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, for the first time in the country, as the virus spreads across Latin America after wiping out tens of millions of birds in Europe and the United States. United. The spread of the highly contagious virus is a concern for governments and the poultry industry as it disrupts supplies, raises food prices and poses a risk of transmission to humans. An outbreak has been found in a laying hen farm with 35,000 birds in the town of Sacana, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday, citing information from Bolivian health authorities. The other was found in a backyard with 202 birds for domestic consumption, including ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas