Faced with the AH5N1 avian influenza alert in Yucatán, Mexico, production and supply of eggs and chickens flow normally

Published 2022년 12월 1일

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Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture has declared an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) AH5N1 in three poultry production units in Yucatán to be contained, after implementing measures such as quarantines, depopulation, and regular monitoring of nearby farms. The outbreak, which affected 312,756 birds, did not impact chicken supply. The ministry has also implemented measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including testing products from affected units for the virus and imposing internal quarantines. The WHO has rated the risk of this virus for human population as low.

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Ten days after detecting the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) AH5N1 in three poultry production units (UPA) in the municipalities of Uman and Timucuy, in Yucatán, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico reported that so far no more cases were registered, as well as chickens and eggs that are produced and sold inside and outside the state under official control. After the United States-Mexico Commission for the Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Other Diseases of Exotic Animals (CPA) of the National Service of Health, Safety and Agro-Food Quality (Senasica) verified the presence of virus, the entity put preventive epidemic measures in progress with the aim of containing the disease as quickly as possible. The Agricultural Technicians applied the total definitive quarantines and carried out the relevant health provisions, which include depopulation, cleaning and disinfection of the farms, as well as the sanitary provision of the birds, ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas