New sea lion cases detected, state-level alert heightened

This is a notifiable infectious disease caused by a virus that can affect many birds. Aquatic animals in particular are considered to be important reservoirs of this virus.

in the last days, Laboratory confirms case of bird flu infection in sea lions in different parts of the country. The latest infections were detected in Cl Romeco and San Blas (Buenos Aires) and San Antonio Este (Rio Negro)

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Past Avian Influenza Cases

The contagion in the Rio Grande (Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands) was the first positive case of this species. “This discovery is 7 twenty one sea ​​lion with one hair The city was “found dead,” according to official reports.

then they detect Cases of Sea Lions Infected with Avian Influenza Punta Bermeja Nature Reserve (Rio Negro), Necochea (Buenos Aires), Punta Loyola (Santa Cruz), Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) Lis) and Punta Piramides (Chubut).

this Bird flu cases in Mar del Plata registered at Sea Lion Colony at the Port’s South Breakwater, the city’s largest settlement, had to close.They are also found on the shores of different parts of the Central Coast La Perla, Varese, Punta Iglesias, popular beaches, Grande Beach and cliffs.

Precaution

these are Senasa’s suggestion To prevent the spread of viruses:

• Do not handle dead animals or animals showing suspicious symptoms.
• Avoid entry and circulation of people and vehicles on the beach or affected spaces.
• When a stuffed sea lion is present, do not approach it, and avoid direct contact or approaching by pets.
• Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance.
• Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with wild bird secretions or droppings.
• Do not go to poultry farms or wildlife habitats after exposure to dead or symptomatic animals.
• If any animal is found to be showing signs of stress or to die, please avoid direct contact and notify Senasa immediately through its available channels.

Compliance with biosecurity measures, early detection and notification to the appropriate authorities are essential to guarantee the prevention and containment of bird flu in Argentina.

How and when to report a case of bird flu

Anyone can notify Senasa. Complaints must be made through different channels:

Go to the nearest Senasa office – in person, by phone on 11 5700 5704; through the “Senasa Notify” mobile device app available in the Play Store; by email to notificaciones@senasa.gob.ar or through the “Notify Senasa” section of the website .