In this way, of the 177 notifications analyzed by the Senasa Laboratory, to date, there are 25 confirmed cases, of which three are wild birds, 21 from backyards and one from the commercial sector distributed as follows: 13 in Córdoba , 4 in Buenos Aires, 2 in Río Negro, 2 in Santa Fe, 1 in Jujuy, 1 in Neuquén, 1 in San Luis and 1 in Salta.
The positive case comes from a broiler chicken establishment located in the Río Negro town of Mainque, south of the Patagonian zoophytosanitary barrier, in an area of low poultry density.
Senasa decided to carry out the corresponding containment measures, established in the Avian Influenza Contingency Manual, in order to avoid the spread of the disease in other establishments that produce birds destined for the commercial circuit.
At the same time, following international protocols, the authorities of that body will officially communicate the news to the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA).
The secretary ofe Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation, Juan José Bahillo, remarked that “Senasa confirmed the first case in a poultry” and added that “it is a broiler chicken establishment in Mainque, Río Negro, located south of the zoophytosanitary barrier, an area of low poultry density.”
“Our poultry products continue to be safe for Argentines. The suspension of exports responds to the requirements of international regulationsBahillo said on his Twitter account.
In addition, he added: “Senasa decided to carry out the corresponding containment measures, established in the Avian Influenza Contingency Manual, in order to avoid dispersion in other poultry-producing establishments.”
“Our dialogue with the private sector is constant, as well as our presence of technicians in the territory to continue reinforcing the biosafety measures necessary to face the situation and restore the health status of our country as soon as possible.“, he detailed.
In case of observing the presence or suspicion of clinical signs compatible with HPAI in birds or finding dead domestic and/or wild birds, notify Senasa by visiting any of its offices; through the “Senasa Notifications” application, by sending an email to [email protected]; entering the “Notify Senasa” section of the organization’s website or sending a WhatsApp to 11-5700-5704.
Source: Ambito
