Tuesday, October 13, 2026

#Peru - High pathogenicity avian #influenza #H5N1 viruses (Inf. with) ( #poultry ) - Immediate notification

 


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{Piura Region. Laying hen farm with a total flock of 5,800 birds}

    ° The National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) within the framework of its epidemiological surveillance responds to reports of suspected animal diseases. 

    ° It has identified an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry (laying hens), which exhibited respiratory and neurological signs. 

    ° Real-time PCR confirmed the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, prompting the immediate implementation of quarantine measures and an epidemiological investigation. 

    ° All birds were culled, and the epidemiological unit was cleaned and disinfected; in addition, surveillance around the outbreak was conducted to detect possible cases.

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Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7894

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