The government ordered the expansion of the bird flu vaccination program in Cotopaxi, Tungurahua and Chimborazo.
The Ecuadorian government announced the launch on July 30 biosafety protocol before appearing A new case of bird flu has been detected. The outbreak was discovered in Agricultural farm in the province of Cotopaxi.
Phytosanitary Regulatory Agency (agricultural quality) The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry informed that it has taken action to deal with the new outbreak of bird flu.
Among the protocols and actions identified by Agrocalidad are “Quarantine” plan and detected containment on the farm”. Also, there is a process “Epidemiological Surveillance” Performed by specialists “on the focal point and the area surrounding (near) the focal point to prevent the spread of the virus to other sites”.
he also put in alert qualified personnel Respond to final notices on other sites.and was ordered Expanded vaccination program The disease is being controlled in Cotopaxi and the neighboring provinces of Tungurahua and Chimborazo.
Agricultural calibration organization urges Managers of estates and farms A person who has received the first dose of the vaccine and received the second dose as a biosecurity measure.They must adhere to the timetable established by the entity within the framework Control Strategy Bird flu has occurred in the country.
The agency assured that control of the disease must be understood as a joint effort between the poultry sector, central government and citizens.
Ecuador registered last year Some foci of bird flu On a farm located in the Andes region.They at least died or were euthanized 1.2 million birds even lead to girl’s appeal, According to official information.