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As part of the epidemiological surveillance activities carried out by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), aimed at the early detection of clinical signs compatible with avian influenza, an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI-H5N1) was confirmed in the village of Corral Viejo, in the municipality of Remolino, department of Magdalena.
The outbreak affects non-poultry on a backyard farm, where respiratory, digestive and neurological signs were observed.
The National Veterinary Authority activated epidemiological tracing and follow-up activities in the area of origin of the affected birds.
As a control measure, the birds in the epidemiological unit were culled.
In addition, epidemiological surveillance was strengthened in the surrounding area to identify any further potential cases and prevent the spread of the outbreak.
{Magdalena Region}
The affected population consists of backyard poultry (chickens, ducks and turkeys), rather than commercial poultry, which tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
The clinical signs observed include respiratory distress, digestive signs and neurological manifestations.
The epidemiological unit is located near wetlands and has interactions with wild birds, which represents a risk factor for the introduction and spread of the virus.
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Source: World Animal Health Organization, https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7977
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