Argentina: The first case of bird flu appeared in poultry

After the first positive case of "avian influenza" in poultry was confirmed by Senasa, Argentina temporarily lost its status as a country free of the disease and decided to suspend the export of poultry products, complying with international standards. The consumption of chicken meat will continue to develop without changes because avian influenza does not affect humans, as explained by the Ministry of Agriculture in a statement. The National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) "confirmed the first positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in poultry", registered in the town of Mainque, in the province of Río Negro. “It is worth noting that poultry production for consumption in the country will continue to develop normally since HPAI is not transmitted through the consumption of chicken meat and eggs. Likewise, those refrigerators that export, will be able to market their products in the domestic market," the statement said. The positive case comes from ...