he Senasa National Laboratory The new disease-positive samples were diagnosed, taken from sea lions found dead at the aforementioned location, according to a statement from the state agency.
To date, positive cases of the disease have been detected in the following regions grande river, Country of Fire; Rio Negro Punta Bermeja Nature Reserve; Necochea in Buenos Aires and Punta Loyola in Santa Cruz; in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Les and the ports of Piramides, Chubut, and all three of Clalomeco and San Blas.
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These findings come within the framework of nationwide surveillance actions and health measures to prevent the disease, stipulated in the emergency declaration of HPAI-Senasa Resolution No. 147/2023.
from the date of receipt of the notice Senasa Following suspicion of these cases, the National Health Service met with municipal, provincial and national agencies to communicate intervention options for these cases, coordinate strategies and health actions to contain the outbreak, and provide information to the entities, the release added.
Furthermore, in the sampling programme, burial sites of suspected dead animals were identified together with local authorities to avoid any type of contamination or contagion from other animals or people.
Senasa It was also reported that detection in marine mammals did not affect previously self-declared animal health status World Organization for Animal Health (WHO)of which Argentina is considered a virus-free country highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry.
he Senasa He added that he will continue to maintain a state of vigilance in cooperation with different regions, as well as national, provincial, municipal organizations and production sectors, given the behavior of the disease and the form of its spread and spread.
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Senasa’s suggestion
Likewise, it advises against handling dead animals or animals with suspicious symptoms. Producers, institutions, and the public are reminded that they must report if high mortality, neurological, digestive, and/or respiratory symptoms in susceptible species are found in wild birds or in commercial or backyard poultry.
It is also advised not to travel to poultry farms or wildlife habitats after exposure to dead or symptomatic animals.
According to the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases”, bird flu is a legal infectious disease in my country. National Security Agency Resolution No. 153/2021 Anyone who becomes aware of death, neurological, digestive and/or respiratory symptoms in wild or poultry may notify the agency through the following channels:
You can lodge your notice in person by calling 11 5700 5704 at your nearest office; via the mobile app “Senosa Notification”available on the Play Store; write to email notificaciones@senasa.gob.aror through the section Notify Senasaavailable on their website.
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