Eighteen mammals have died as of Friday, following the initial discovery of five sea lion carcasses in Mar del Plata and a surge in bird flu cases among sea lion specimens that inhabit various parts of the Argentine Sea. People looking lifeless or dying on the coast of Mar del Plata.
The Fauna Marina Foundation confirmed that new cases possibly linked to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 virus had been recorded in the last hours of Thursday, with the results of the analysis expected in the next few hours.
Juan LorenzaniThe head of the NGO specified that six sea lions died in the port colony and another 12 were found dead or dead on various beaches in Mar del Plata from south to north.
#Mar del Plata Eighteen sea lions have died or are dying and they are investigating whether bird flu was the cause.
In the video you can see hair samples with epilepsy or incoordination issues.
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Likewise, the activist also revealed a video in which you can see a hair sample from the southern jetty, who suffers from epilepsy or incoordination problems typical of bird flu.
It should be noted that the populations of the 600 mammals that inhabited the Mar del Plata colony and Port Kaiken fluctuated, so If Necochea had affected animals, maybe Mar del Plata did too.
On Thursday, the National Agri-Food Sanitation and Quality Service (Senasa) laboratory confirmed the presence of contagion in dozens of specimens that died or were suspected to have died on the coasts of Necochea, Santa Cruz and Rionegro, the news said. known.
All these findings and results were carried out within the framework of surveillance actions and health measures implemented nationwide to prevent the disease, which Senasa detailed.
Senasa authorities, municipal, provincial and national agencies work together to communicate intervention options in these situations and to coordinate strategies and health actions to control the outbreak and provide information to the various entities.
suggestion
Senasa advises against handling dead animals or animals showing suspicious symptoms. Likewise, producers, institutions, and the public are reminded that notification is mandatory if high mortality, neurological, digestive, and/or respiratory symptoms in susceptible species are found in wild birds or in commercial or backyard poultry.
It is also advised not to travel to poultry farms or wildlife habitats or handle them after exposure to dead animals or symptoms.
notification channel
Go to the nearest Senasa office on tel: 11 5700 5704; via the Senasa Notify mobile app available in the Play Store; write an email to (email protected); or via Notify Senasa on the agency’s website Senasa” section.