As a result of the ongoing operation of the epidemiological surveillance system, which actively promotes the detection and reporting of events, the Official Veterinary Services of Honduras (of the National Agri-Food Health and Safety Services, SENASA) received a report of a sudden high mortality rate at a breeding farm.
Upon receiving the notification, health authorities responded immediately to conduct an epidemiological investigation, collect samples, and place the premises under quarantine.
Following subsequent laboratory confirmation of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), SENASA proceeded to implement the protocols established in the National Plan for the Prevention, Early Detection, Control, and Eradication of Avian Influenza.
The control health measures included the culling of all breeding birds.
Likewise, at the hatchery that received batches of fertile eggs from that farm, 89,900 chicks and 315,979 incubated eggs were disposed of, following strict biosecurity protocols to ensure proper disposal.
Currently, the cleaning and disinfection of the facilities are underway.
For its part, SENASA maintains active surveillance of backyard birds through community-based epidemiological surveys, of wild birds by promoting reporting, and of production farms by strengthening biosecurity and targeted sampling.
To this end, communication processes and mandatory reporting have been strengthened, working jointly with the country’s poultry industry, other government institutions, and cooperation agencies to enhance surveillance and early detection of the disease.
Furthermore, through a communication and awareness campaign, biosecurity measures are being promoted in both commercial establishments and backyards. SENASA has already formally notified its trading partners of the event, and updates will be provided in future reports.
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Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7652
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