Senasa activates bird flu alert for Peru after outbreak at La Libertad laying hen farm

National Agricultural Health Service Center (senassa) initiate control protocols immediately upon confirmation of positive cases Influenza A H5 subtype, as. .and be known Avian Influenza Highly pathogenic, detected in a commercial farm in the Pacanguilla region, Chepén department free.

Jorge Pastor, Director of the Risk Analysis and Epidemiological Surveillance Branch senassaexplained in this case, disposal and burial affected birdsand the sacrifice of all farm birds. In accordance with the protocol, epidemiological surveillance is implemented in the area surrounding the focus of the farm and backyard farms.

“The farm has brought the epidemic under control and is carrying out supplementary surveillance operations.”he said in a conversation with Canal N. “Once we respond to a notification and contain it, as in this case, we initiate focus surveillance, which is a follow-up surveillance designed to detect new cases that may arise”.

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“So far we do not have any suspected cases around this focus. “We have collected samples, assessed birds and other farms in the surrounding area and so far we have no information on other affected farms. “the priest added.

the pastor said They always evaluate whether to declare a health emergency Avian Influenza. However, he clarified that everything depends on the cases detected. “There’s always a constant evaluation of how it’s presented,” he declares.

when asked what If avian influenza occurs or Avian InfluenzarInfluence peopleThe official mentioned that there are cases in the world, but they are “very few and isolated.”However, he explained This virus mainly affects production poultry and this is a real impact that we must consider as it includes not only health issues but also food safety issues.

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How many people will be left behind by bird flu in 2023?

he senassa According to reports, in 2023, a total of 1,400 registered farms’ poultry were reported to have avian influenza detected on 10 farms. However, the impact on wildlife is considerable.In response, the priest explained that the death toll of these animals was high last year due to the Avian Influenzabut no cases were reported this year.

suggestion

he senassa Recommended for breeders to protect poultry In a fenced space with a roof, install a footbath (shoe disinfectant) at the entrance of the pen, ensure that water and food are not within the contact range of wild birds, clean the pen every day, and wash hands before and after entering the pen to prevent infection by wild birds.Feed or care for birds and avoid contact Wild vs. Backyard Birds

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In addition, it urges backyard bird keepers, fighting cocks and poultry producers to work with SENASA to address any suspicion of the disease and immediately notify the poultry death numbers: 946-922 469 Or send an email to: reporta.peru@senasa.gob.pe.