Argentina confirms case of avian influenza in domestic birds

Argentina has reported a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry in the Chaco province, leading to the implementation of sanitary protocols including depopulation of the affected site. The last significant HPAI outbreak in Argentina was in 2023, which resulted in the suspension of exports and the culling of over 630,000 chickens. Since then, Argentina has not seen any new HPAI outbreaks. The health authority has recommended strengthening hygiene and biosecurity measures to prevent the virus's spread. The article also mentions the global impact of HPAI over the past four years, with a notable increase in cases in Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2021 to 2022, and the adoption of stricter surveillance and preventive measures.

Argentina has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in backyard poultry in the province of Chaco following laboratory analyses of samples collected from chickens, turkeys, and ducks in the municipality of Tres Isletas. It is worth noting that the last significant outbreak of avian influenza in Argentina occurred in 2023. At that time, authorities decided to suspend exports and more than 630,000 chickens were culled. According to Argentina’s National Food Safety and Quality Service, Senasa, the country has not recorded any new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks since at least last year. Following confirmation of the new case, the Argentine health authority implemented its established sanitary protocol to prevent the spread of the disease. The measures include intervening at the affected property, depopulating the site, and adopting hygiene and disinfection procedures. “It is important to highlight that the presence of this disease in backyard ...