#PuertoRico - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    ° Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 clade 2.3.4.4b was confirmed in two WOAH non-poultry backyard flocks in Puerto Rico. 

    ° A previous detection of HPAI H5N1 in a backyard WOAH poultry flock in Puerto Rico was reported in Event 6185. 

    ° According to article 10.4.1.4 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, a Member Country should not impose bans on the international trade of poultry commodities in response to notification of infection with any Influenza A viruses in birds other than poultry. 

    ° For updated information about HPAI testing of wild birds in the United States, see: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

    ° {Cabo Rojo} 

        § A backyard WOAH non-poultry chicken premises. 

        § Clinical signs included increased mortality. 

        § HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b was confirmed by PCR and gene sequencing. 

        § State officials have quarantined the affected premises. 

        § Depopulation and disposal were completed on 16 Oct 2026.

    ° {Lajas}

        § A backyard WOAH non-poultry multi-species premises. 

        § Clinical signs included increased mortality. 

        § HPAI H5 clade 2.3.4.4b was confirmed by PCR. 

        § Gene sequencing is pending. 

        § State officials have quarantined the affected premises.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7925

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

 

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{Schleswig-Holstein Region}

A poultry farm in Wanderup and another in Bark.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7934

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#Romania - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

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{Brăila Region} A Wild Lesser white-fronted goose and a Wild Mallard.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7931

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

 

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    The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has established a 3 km and 10 km zone around the poultry holding and is implementing the necessary measures in accordance with the European Union Animal Health Law.

    On 22 October 2026 a clinical suspicion was reported to the Danish Veterinary and Food Authority. 

    The affected poultry holding consist of 40.000 turkeys. 

    On 23 October 2026 highly pathogenic avian influenza sub. H5N1 was confirmed by the national reference laboratory. 

    A 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone has been established.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7932

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#Latvia - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    ° Birds tested in frame of EFSA call project for Establishing capacities for active surveillance of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Europe.

        ° Northern Shoveler (WILD)

        ° Common Teal (WILD)

        ° Eurasian Wigeon (WILD)

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7929

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

 

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    {England} 

    Commercial, 32k bird laying flock (73 weeks of age). 

    Positive test for HPAI H5N1, clinical signs presented prior to testing.

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Source:  

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7918

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#Albania - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    {Durres Region} 

    As a part pf the surveillance programme implemented in high risk areas, sample were collected from {backyard reared} ducks and geese, none of the which exhibited clinical signs. 

    The reference lab confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus. 

    All the necessary measures have been implemented on farm in accordance with the CP and in line with the commission delegated regulation 2020/687.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7917

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#China (People's Rep. of) - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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An unspecified wild species bird in the Xizang Autonomous Province.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7854

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#Serbia - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Eurasian buzzard (common buzzard) in the Južno-Banatski Region.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7899

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#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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Source: 

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

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#Belgium - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

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{Vlaanderen Region} 

    ° The birds in the infected aviary have been euthanized (Somateria mollissima, Anas bernieri, Lophodytes cucullatus, Mergellus albellus, brasiliensis brasiliensis, Spatula hottentota, Anas melleri, Aix galericulata) . 

    ° The other birds have not been culled but are being monitored (derogation from Regulation 2020/687, Article 13.2.d) 05/10/2026 

    ° Birds in other aviaries (ibises and geese) were showing symptoms and tested positive for the H5N1 virus. It was therefore decided to euthanise all the animals.

    ° The captive birds in the two infected aviaries were euthanized, as were the three hens in an uninfected aviary. 

    ° The other birds were not culled but are being monitored (derogation from Regulation 2020/687, Article 13.2.d: animals of high genetic, cultural or educational value, duly justified). ; 

    ° PRIMARY OUTBREAK (Tongeren: secondary outbreak linked to the purchase of ducks in Balen)

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7868

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#Iceland - #Influenza A #H5N5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    ° Pursuant to Article 10.4.1.4 of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, the notification reported herein relates to infection in wild birds, which are not considered poultry under the WOAH definition, and therefore does not affect the HPAI-free status of Iceland.

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    ° Wild Birds in the Norðurland vestra Region:

        § Black-headed Gull, 

        § Lesser Black-backed Gull, 

        § Great black-backed Gull, 

        § Great Skua 

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7884

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#Cyprus - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Greylag Goose in Nicosia Region.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7864

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#Norway - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Greylag Goose in Akershus Region.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7878

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#UK - High pathogenicity avian #influenza #H5N5 viruses (Inf. with) ( #poultry ) - Immediate notification

 

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{Scotland} 

Backyard flock. Samples taken were positive for HPAI H5N5. Birds presented clinical signs prior to testing.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7873

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

 

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A backyard poultry farm in Araucanía Region.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7872

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

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{Otdar Mean Chey} 

    On 20 September 2026, an outbreak investigation team visited a backyard poultry farm following reports of illness and mortality suspected to be caused by Avian Influenza (AI). 

    A total of three chicken and one duck samples were collected and submitted to NAHPRI/GDAHP for testing of Avian Influenza (H5N1). 

    And On 23 September 2026, laboratory results confirmed that all four samples tested positive for Avian Influenza (H5N1). 

    Additionally, in the same area, one human case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed by the Ministry of Health on 27 September 2026.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7875

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#Sweden - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

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    ° In accordance with the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Article 10.4.1, point 4, this outbreak does not change the disease-free status of Sweden as these are wild birds or birds kept in a single household, and therefore do not fall within the WOAH definition of poultry.

    ° {Kristianstad Region}. A Grey heron was found dead. It was sent to the Swedish Veterinary Agency for laboratory analysis as part of the national surveillance program for avian influenza.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7871

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#Denmark - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

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    ° According to article 10.4.1.4 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Member Countries should not impose bans on the trade in poultry commodities in response to notification on the presence of any influenza A virus in birds other than poultry.

    ° Nine Wild Common pheasants in Guldborgsund area.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7870

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#Germany - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    ° On 18 September 2026, Cologne Zoological Garden received 28 birds from an EU Member State. 

    ° These birds were housed in the zoo’s quarantine facility. 

    ° Current investigations suggest that the introduction of avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) occurred as a result of the movement of these animals. 

    ° Only birds in the quarantine facility are affected by avian influenza.

    ° {Species involved: Mandarin Duck (WILD), Anatidae (unidentified) (WILD), Anserinae (unidentified) (WILD), Greater Scaup (WILD), Hooded Merganser (WILD), Wood Duck (WILD), Smew (WILD), Swan Goose (WILD)}

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7860

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