Bird flu continues to spread: first case detected in Falkland Islands

On October 30, a specimen of the southern pipit, whose natural habitat is the southern sea, was found dead. in the Falkland Islands.

Public Health England confirmed three days later that it was Islands’ first case of bird flu.

“Unfortunately, the bird tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. As this is an isolated case of a bird that is only common on the high seas, a full protected area will not be declared. However, Temporary control zones have been declared across Port Stanley

(NdR: Port of Argentina) Until November 23”, they explained locally.

In view of the situation, they explained that “from now on, no live birds, eggs, open feed or used poultry litter may be taken out of the area until the temporary control area is lifted.”

Apart from Bird transfers prohibited Travel to and from areas where dead birds are found. This compulsory measure will remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted on the 23rd of this month.

They ordered: “Poultry must be confined in secure pens with netting until Thursday 9 November to prevent the entry of wild birds.”

Avian influenza in the region

In the mainland, bird flu is raging. There have been serious problems with commercial production on farms and sheds in different provinces, and the industry is now looking to regain lost markets.

Debut took place in Argentina February 2023 in Jujuy. It was a wild bird that died in the mountains.A few days later, the virus spread and arrived Commercial production farm in Rio Negroin Patagonia.

from there International markets closedThat they are gradually reopening And today Argentina is considered free of the diseaseat least on commercial farms.