The government decided to maintain health emergency Due to the impact of avian influenza, exhibitions, trade fairs and events involving the concentration and movement of poultry are prohibited nationwide.
The measure is passed National Agricultural Food Hygiene and Quality Service Resolution No. 959/2023published in the official gazette on Wednesday.
«it remains Exhibitions, fairs, events and entertainment involving the concentration and movement of domestic birds are prohibited nationwide (hens, roosters, chicks, turkeys, red fish, pheasants, quails, ducks and geese), for whatever reason and purpose, a state of health emergency is declared in the Argentine Republic due to highly pathogenic avian influenza hour.according to the official text.
The resolution also clarifies that non-compliance or violation of this measure “They will be held accountable Sanctions provided for by Law No. 27,233without prejudice to the preventive measures that can be taken in accordance with the then Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Resolution No. 38 of February 3, 2012 or the regulations that will replace this resolution in the future.
For the administration, “Based on the dynamics and status of the disease in the country, it is deemed appropriate to update the regulations on this matter.”
“Due to the evolution of the disease and available scientific information, we believe it is necessary to maintain certain established health measures”he added.
exist February 14 This year has been confirmed Avian influenza virus discovered in China for the first timea highly contagious viral disease that affects poultry and wild birds.
after one day, SENASA declares national health emergency and identified additional measures to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Avian influenza viruses are spread through feces and respiratory secretions, either through direct contact with secretions from infected birds or indirectly through contaminated water.
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