Bird flu: 25 dead sea lions found in Mar del Plata

Worry

This finding was replicated in different regions of the province of Buenos Aires, with the publication of a series of detailed protocols and direct communication with the National Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa).

total Seven sea lions found lifeless On the beach of a resort in the Buenos Aires district Villarino.This finding was repeated in different parts of the Buenos Aires province, triggering a series of elaborate agreements and partnerships with National Produce Health and Quality Service (Senasa)Fears were growing that bird flu could wreak havoc on coastal populations, eventually burying animal carcasses.

These unfortunate marine mammals were discovered last weekend when Local authorities were alerted to the discovery of several lifeless specimens on the beach at a resort called La Chiquita.

, at a party in Villarino. However, this phenomenon is not limited to a certain region, and it exists in other regions as well. 25 sea lions die on beaches in Mar del Plata. Given this worrying situation, precautions have been taken to avoid any contact between these dead animals and humans or pets who may frequent the affected area.

The bodies were found floating in the water of a local shipping pier and scattered on several beaches, including La Perla, Varese, Punta Iglesias, Playa Popular, Playa Grande and Acantilados. Civil Defense authorities reported that the National Security Service is monitoring and directing the actions taken in response to this alarming situation, including the collection of samples and the implementation of precautionary measures.

The worrisome disease spread among sea lion colonies off the coast of Buenos Aires last week. The first cases started to appear in Necochea, where several deaths were detected and tests positive for avian influenza. The deaths were also witnessed in places such as Monte Hermoso and Ourense.

Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza is a disease of serious health impact, declared mandatory in Argentina according to Senasa Resolution No. 153/2021. In the event of wild bird or poultry deaths and neurological, digestive or respiratory symptoms, the public is urged to communicate with the agency through the channels designated for this purpose. Likewise, it is recommended to avoid contact with dead animals or animals suspected of carrying the disease, as well as travel to poultry areas or wildlife habitats after exposure to these specimens.

To reassure the population and authorities, he assured that the recent detection of cases in marine mammals would not negatively affect the animal health status that Argentina self-declared to the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA), which acknowledged that there were no highly pathogenic diseases in the country’s poultry. sex bird flu.

However, the agency stressed the importance of maintaining a state of vigilance and cooperation with various national, provincial and municipal entities, as well as actors in the production sector. The nature and spread of the disease remain the subject of study and concern from the scientific community and authorities working tirelessly to understand and contain this mysterious threat affecting sea lions off the coast of Buenos Aires.