Nearly 100 sea lions died from bird flu, but they guarantee a 90% drop in symptoms

Almost two weeks after bird flu outbreak hit Mar del Plata sea lion population, Argentine Wildlife Fund account Nearly a hundred dead specimens But they stress that pSymptoms lessen for the first time among mammals.

Juan LorenzaniThe head of the NGO confirmed 0223 than so far 98 sea lions found lifeless Between the city’s different beaches and the Puerto Mar del Plata, the area includes the southern breakwater, the naval base, the yacht club and the fishermen’s bank.

That figure accounts for about 15 percent of the population in Mar del Plata’s waters, and two weeks into the outbreak, its likely extent remains unknown. “Will there be a mass death? I don’t think it’s going to happen. The virus hits part of the population and the other part survives. I don’t think you destroyed entire peoples. “

are considered experts.

“It’s definitely the whole population of sea lions that’s been affected, maybe everyone has the virus,” the campaigner said, but confirmed it was unlikely to affect all the animals. “Don’t know how long this will go on. There are calls every day reporting wolves on the beach. It’s never happened before,” he charted.

Encouragingly, Lorenzani emphasized that since the bird flu outbreak, “you don’t see that many animals with symptoms anymore.” “Shivering and convulsions are common. Haven’t seen them since last week.” This situation. Symptoms were reduced by more than 90% at the time of booking. “

announced.

On the other hand, the head of the Argentine Animals Foundation stated that he also Constant monitoring of bird populations live with sea lions and can peck their remains, So far, infections between seagulls, Antarctic pigeons and chimpanzees have been ruled out.

As a precautionary measure, port alliance He decides Stay close to the South Breakwater to prevent the spread of disease The traditional Fishermen’s Bank (Banquina de los Pescadores) has also extended its quarantine.Additionally, from National Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) Publishes Action Protocol for Testing Dead or Diseased Marine Specimens

Likewise, a special protocol was in place for deep burial of dead animals and isolation of live animals that were found to have flu-like symptoms to prevent the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, the Argentine Zoological Society insists that Avoid going to the beach and approaching dead sea lions or sea lions with bird flu symptoms because of this disease spread by contact. Again, they point out that the same applies to pets, and in that sense they stress not to bring them to shore.