Global: International animal epidemic updates of the week - issue 462 (May 30 - June 5)

Published Jun 7, 2024

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Recent reports from various countries including Greece, Poland, Germany, Romania, North Macedonia, United States, Finland, South Africa, Argentina, Congo (DRC), Japan, Brazil, Israel, South Africa, and Mexico have highlighted outbreaks of several severe animal diseases. Greece and Poland have seen outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs and wild boars, leading to significant losses. The United States has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting mammals and poultry. Finland, South Africa, and Argentina have also reported outbreaks of avian influenza in wild and domestic birds. Additionally, outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, equine encephalomyelitis, anthrax, swine fever, and fowl typhoid have been reported in Africa, South America, and Asia, causing substantial losses to livestock.

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African swine fever 1. One domestic pig and one wild boar African swine fever outbreak in Greece On May 30 and June 5, Greece reported one domestic pig and one wild boar African swine fever outbreak in Macedonia and Tres Region, 26 domestic pigs died of infection, 77 were culled, and one wild boar died of infection. 2. 32 wild boar African swine fever outbreaks in Poland On May 31, Poland reported 32 wild boar African swine fever outbreaks in 5 places including the West Pomeranian Province, 34 wild boars died of infection. 3. 4 wild boar African swine fever outbreaks in Germany On May 31, Germany reported four wild boar African swine fever outbreaks in 2 places including Saxony, 11 wild boars died of infection. 4. Romania reported 3 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs and 1 outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars On May 31, Romania reported 3 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs and 1 outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars in 4 places ...

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