Although Argentina has No bird flu Only in commercial poultry farms sea lion cases–, the damage this disease leaves behind debut this year They still exist.
To this end, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the National Agricultural Food Sanitation and Quality Service (Senasa) announced Bringing new economic benefits to poultry producers When they suffered an outbreak, they had to sacrifice their Avian Influenza.
Through a joint resolution published in the official gazette on Tuesday, the government ordered Pay $2,500 for each sacrificial sample, but to clarify that this applies specifically to those who have the so-called “Backyard Birds” Not suitable for commercial farms.
New benefits of bird flu
Strictly speaking, businesses that intensively raise and/or fatten chickens or produce eggs – in this case they are called “poultry”– Already a beneficiary Health Emergency Financial Assistance Program – Avian Influenza H5 and H7.
But the scheme does not list backyard poultry farmers as possible beneficiaries, with the government explaining two basic aspects:
- its about “Homemade” products act as a subsistence economyTherefore, the slaughter of animals seriously affects the quality of food for owners’ own use, putting food safety at risk.
- In many cases, If these types of producers suffer an outbreak, they will avoid alerting Senasa in order not to sacrifice their specimens.Therefore, the financial assistance package will help to increase the effectiveness of health police measures in reducing the spread of IA-H5 and H7 viruses, as producers will now provide notification when they encounter problems.
For these reasons, the Ministry of Agriculture and Senasa have now created “Health Emergency Financial Assistance Program for Backyard Poultry Keepers – Avian Influenza H5 and H7”.
They stated that their goal was “Assist backyard bird keepers who have reduced or eliminated their stockings as a result of implementing health control measures.”by allocating temporary financial assistance, aims to mitigate the material impact of the health crisis caused by the spread of H5 and H7 avian influenza viruses.
Requirements for receiving benefits
As mentioned earlier, the state designed the benefit to be a one-time payment of $2,500 per bird slaughtered.
To be a beneficiary of this program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Register with the National Health Register of Agricultural Producers (Renspa) Senasa’s “Backyard Bird Event.”
- Impacted by measures to cull backyard birds Within the framework of the application of the health measures envisaged in the emergency plan prepared by Senasa.
- Not impeding or impeding the work of Senasa agents Health emergency intervention procedures in any case must be reflected promptly in the intervention report performed.
- Senasa has been notified immediately Symptoms of avian influenza (H5/H7) are present, or are considered by Senasa to be epidemiologically linked to the outbreak, or are detected during Senasa’s screening missions in health control areas related to the outbreak.
Regarding the procedure for applying for benefits, it is clarified: “The Senasa offices will act as offices to receive applications submitted in person. For this purpose, agents of the above-mentioned state services must enter the AVIAR.magyp.gob.ar website and follow the application requirements form to upload the applicant’s benefit application.
To make the information clearer, a note is included as follows: