Nearly fifty sea lions die from bird flu in Mar del Plata: “It’s an aggressive strain”

others twelve dead sea lions is the remaining balance in the last few hours Avian Influenza Epidemic Progress in Puerto Mar del Plata. At the Argentinian Foundation for Animals, they recognize the astonishment that this disease manifests in animals and insist that the community needs to take preventive measures within the framework of special operations arranged with the National Service of Sanitation and Food Quality and the Regional Health Directorate. Silver Sea Port Consortium.

The head of the NGO, Juan Lorenzani, confirmed the discovery of 11 lifeless specimens on Monday and recalled that only one wolf died in the left shoulder area over the weekend. “That’s what creates a disease like this: when it appears, all of a sudden The number of dead animals is truly shocking and frightening

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In addition, until Friday, there are Another 30 people were infected. “About 15 sea lions were found in the port area and another 15 showed symptoms or died on various beaches in the city. The last 11 dead sea lions were found this Monday: some floating and others over the area “The breakwaters, in this case they have been dismantled by consortium personnel,” Lorenzani said.

Faced with the death toll, the head of the NGO concluded, “There is no doubt that this virus is very aggressive and deadly.” Kill them relatively quickly. We must remain vigilant.” 0223.

Within this framework, Lorenzani recalls, the main health advice was for bathers who came to the beach. “Contagion can only happen through contact, whether through feces, mucous membranes or other means. So we always emphasize that people who go to the beach and see a wolf should not approach it. This is the most effective safety mechanism to reduce any danger,” he said assertion.

consider

Overall, Senasa agrees with the following recommendations Do not handle dead animals or animals with suspicious symptoms.Likewise, remind producers, institutions and the public The Importance of Reporting Stress, digestive and/or respiratory symptoms in wild birds or commercial or backyard poultry if high mortality in susceptible species is observed.

also recommended Do not visit poultry farms or wildlife habitatsafter exposure to dead or symptomatic animals.

notification channel

According to Senasa Resolution No. 153/2021, Avian Influenza is a notifiable disease in our country and anyone who notices dead, neurological, digestive and/or respiratory symptoms in wild or domestic poultry can notify the agency through the following channels:

Go in person to the nearest Senasa office and call the number 11 5700 5704; pass Mobile device application “Senasa Notifications”, available on the Play Store; write to email notificaciones@senasa.gob.ar or via the “Notify Senasa” section on their website. More information on the Avian Influenza microsite.