The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service confirmed that seven of the 21 fur seals that died in the Rio Grande were detected.
he National Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) detected First mammalian positive case of bird fluone found in 7 A hair from 21 sea lions who was found dead grande river, country of fire.
Doubts over wolf deaths prompt researchers to analyze Senasaso far, he has participated in the country Two previous suspicions about sea lions which are negative.
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This discovery was made in Surveillance actions and measures taken nationwide Established by declaring a state of emergency to prevent the disease highly pathogenic avian influenza.As a precaution, the authorities They prohibit entering and approaching coastal areas Corresponding samples were collected from the Rio Grande Reserve and sent to Buenos Aires for analysis.
However, the health agency clarified that cases of bird flu in mammals Does not affect the declaration of a free country Depend on Argentina Before World Organization for Animal Health (WHO).
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Positive cases in wild mammals ‘would not affect’ countries declaring HPAI free
Recently a positive case was found Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) exist wild mammal exist country of fire “does not affect” HPAI Free State Statement released this week Argentina Before World Organization for Animal Health (WHO)as they say Animal Health Service (DSA) Epidemiology Coordinator of Senasa.
detection highly pathogenic avian influenza Seven of 21 South American sea lions found dead grande river “It has no effect on the proclamation of free nations, as it happens in the field of commerce and mammals in the wild,” they noted to the agency’s Thalam.
“this incident No impact on Argentine poultry health statusIn fact, the national self-declaration of HPAI-free poultry is still valid. ” Epidemiological Coordination for Senasa DSA.