South Africa culls more than 7 million chickens due to bird flu outbreak
South Africa culls more than 7 million chickens due to bird flu outbreak
MOSCOW, September 27 (Sputnik) – More than 7 million farm chickens have been slaughtered in South Africa due to the worst bird flu outbreak ever… 27 September 2023 Sputnik
The report says the poultry industry will suffer the consequences of the outbreak – chicken and egg shortages – in the coming months. The media pointed out that South Africa is seeking to obtain two vaccines against bird flu from the European Union in the next few months. However, as the newspaper highlights, the African country has never had a chicken flu vaccination campaign before.
Russian Satellite News Agency, Moscow, September 27 (News24) reported that the worst bird flu epidemic in South Africa’s history resulted in the slaughter of more than 7 million farm chickens.
“The new epidemic is undoubtedly the most serious in history, and so far, the industry has eliminated More than five million chickens layer and More than 2.5 million chickens Fattening,” the outlet quoted Isaac Breitenbach, president of the South African Poultry Association, as saying.
The report says the poultry industry will suffer the consequences of the outbreak – chicken and egg shortages – in the coming months.
Media say South Africa is seeking to secure the two vaccines EU fights bird flu. However, as the newspaper highlights, the African country has never had a chicken flu vaccination campaign before.
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