The outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry in Spain are considered closed
Spain
Published May 10, 2022
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The outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 detected in Spain have been considered closed as of May 2, 2022, which implies the lifting of the protection and surveillance zones that had been established around them. The Ministry of Agriculture has recalled that community regulations allow the lifting of restrictions after 30 days have elapsed since the cleaning and disinfection tasks are completed on the last affected farm.
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The outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 detected in Spain have been considered closed as of May 2, 2022, which implies the lifting of the protection and surveillance zones that had been established around them. The Ministry of Agriculture has recalled that community regulations allow the lifting of restrictions after 30 days have elapsed since the cleaning and disinfection tasks are completed in the last affected farm. From January 18 to March 21 of this year, a total of 31 outbreaks in poultry were confirmed in Spain: 28 in Andalusia (22 in Seville and 6 in Huelva) and 3 in Castilla y León (1 in Segovia and 2 in Valladolid). Regarding detection in wild birds, a total of 37 cases have been located so far; the last one was confirmed on April 28 in Madrid. Special Surveillance Zones (ZEV) and Special Risk Zones (ZER) On the other hand, in view of the evolution of the epidemiological situation in recent weeks, both in wild and domestic birds, and after the migratory ...
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