Mexico reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak at two farms

Mexico reported his First outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza According to a report today on November 2, on a farm during this season, world organization for animal health (OMSA) in a report.

The spread of the highly contagious virus, which has ravaged poultry farms around the world and disrupted supplies, has concerned governments and the poultry industry in recent years. Driving up food prices and posing a risk of human-to-human transmission.

An epidemic was detected in Cayem, Sonora, affecting a farm with 90,000 laying hens. 15,000 people had to die

reports the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The results of passive epidemiological surveillance by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that a poultry farm in Cayemé City, Sonora State reported the first case of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza this season. Wow..

An investigation by Mexican authorities revealed that there was a Irrigation canal with large numbers of migratory ducksso extreme biosecurity measures are necessary to avoid new infections.

Bird flu spreads to second Mexican farm

After the first case of H5N1 avian influenza was discovered at the end of October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs confirmed The virus spread at the second farm, but now in Hermosillo, Sonora, After the corresponding samples were collected and analyzed, the presence of the virus was confirmed.

The second affected farm, three kilometers from the first, has confirmed the presence of the virus and a “decline” in the farm’s approximately 90,000 birds.

The Directorate General of Animal Health (DGSA) announced Isolate and begin on-site staff reduction, cleaning and disinfection effortswith 54,000 birds, at the end of their production cycle.

Chicken and eggs are safe to eat

The Ministry of Agriculture and Social Development reassures after cases of bird flu emerge on two Mexican farms Eggs and chicken are safe to eat Since cases were discovered, both units were quarantined to prevent product from leaving.

“Avian influenza does not pose any risk to humans because sick animals are slaughtered to prevent the spread of the virus,” he noted.

Epidemiological research continues in Sonora and Sonora due to the movement of migratory birds this season Strengthen national epidemiological surveillance

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According to information from Reuters

Vijay CM