Argentina: Positive cases of avian influenza in backyard and wild birds in Buenos Aires and Córdoba

Published 2023년 2월 22일

Tridge summary

The National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) in Argentina has confirmed multiple cases of avian influenza (AI) in both wild and backyard birds across several provinces, including Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Jujuy, Neuquén, Salta, and Santa Fe. These confirmations were made after sampling and analysis by Senasa, with over 100 notifications received so far. In response, Senasa is implementing measures such as enhanced border controls and advising the productive sector to implement strict hygiene and biosecurity measures on poultry farms. The public is urged to report any clinical signs or dead birds to Senasa through various channels, including an app, email, website, or WhatsApp. The article also highlights a government program aimed at prevention and control of AI, as well as previous related articles detailing the detection of AI in various regions and the announcement of preventive measures.

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Buenos Aires - The National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) confirmed new cases of avian influenza (AI) H5, in backyard birds (turkey and chicken) and wild birds (duck and redfish) located in La Segovia lagoon, Puán, province of Buenos Aires, and in Del Campillo, province of Córdoba. The detections were confirmed today by the Senasa National Laboratory, after analyzing the samples sent by the Córdoba and Buenos Aires Sur regional centers of the health agency, whose agents attended to take them - with due precautions - from the animals notified in the areas located in their jurisdictions. Today, Senasa had also confirmed the occurrence of a case in a backyard bird, in Zapala, Neuquén province. In this way, with more than 100 notifications received by Senasa, there are 11 confirmed cases in wild and backyard birds to date (6 in Córdoba, 1 Buenos Aires; 1 in Jujuy; 1 in Neuquén; 1 in Salta and 1 in Santa Fe). Senasa is working on sanitary and screening actions in all ...

Source: Argentina.gob.ar