Sanitary measures with control and surveillance zones were activated, and the authorities expect that the reopening of exports will depend on not new outbreaks from arising in the next 28 days.
He National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) confirmed a positive case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (IAAP) H5 in an establishment of laying chickens of Los Toldos, Province of Buenos Airesafter notification of clinical signs compatible with the disease.
Immediately, the corresponding sanitary measures were activated. One was established Health control zone of 3 kilometers around the focus, with motion restrictions and biosafety protocols, and a Surveillance zone of 7 kilometers for monitoring and epidemiological rake. Actions include the Sacrifice of affected birdsits final disposal and the cleanliness and disinfection of the facilities.
Senasa clarified that the affected region It does not constitute a significant poultry production zoneso the productive impact is limited. At the international level, Argentina will notify the case to the World Animal Health Organization (OMSA) and will temporarily suspend exports to countries with which it maintains disease -free agreements, including Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Canada, the United States, the European Union, Japan and Chinathe main markets in the sector.
Despite the temporary suspension, the country may continue to trade with states that They recognize the zoning and compartments scheme of IAAPwhich allows to partially maintain exports. If new outbreaks are not registered and at least 28 days after the sacrifice and the disinfection of the propertyArgentina can self -defect from the disease before OMSA and fully resume international trade.
In the first half of this year, the sector exported 12.4 million tons for a value of US $ 14.6 millionaccording to the Agricultural Foundation for the Development of Argentina. As a recent history, a positive case of IAAP H5 was detected six days ago in backyard birds in reefsbut this situation It does not affect the health status of the country or determines trade exports.
Source: Ambito
