At a press conference held by the Institute of Planning Control and Environmental Services, Experts today released findings of investigation into flamingo losses In the Laguna Brava Nature Reserve. In this framework, Avian influenza has been initially ruled out as the cause of the bird deaths.but the real reason This is climate change. In a water mirror to prevent food from spreading.
Along the same route, Experts declare protected area open to tourists Develop protocols to avoid flamingo stress. They also emphasized the importance of regular control of water and soil properties and complete monitoring to understand lagoon dynamics.
Finally, experts say They brought food to the flamingos, their muscle levels are very low and there is no food in their stomachs.return They are optimistic about the future of the reserve and its faunaAs weather conditions are improving, 778 of the total 1,028 flamingos are still alive. Even so, Avian influenza surveillance program will continue.
What is avian influenza
this Avian influenza A (AI) is a notifiable disease, caused by a virus that affects many birds, has never been seen in Argentina, which is why it is considered an alien species. Waterfowl, in particular, are considered important hosts for this virus.
People become infected with avian influenza primarily through direct contact with infected animals (live or dead) or their contaminated environment. The virus is spread to humans when the secretions or excreta of infected birds are inhaled or when the virus enters the mouth, nose or eyes.. In turn, wild waterfowl are important hosts for influenza A viruses, and poultry populations may become infected through contact with wild birds.
Early detection and notification, immediate attention and biosecurity measures are the fundamental pillars of the prevention and containment strategy implemented by SENASA in long-term cooperation with the production sector and the entire community.