The avian flu epidemic continues to progress: the H5N2 strain has been detected in Canada, where 146,000 poultry had to be slaughtered.
After Europe, it is therefore North America’s turn to be affected by the avian flu epidemic. Canadian health authorities have announced the establishment of a large security perimeter in the province of British Columbia. This region is located in the west of the country, bordering the Pacific Ocean and the United States. The movement of poultry, meat, eggs and equipment or food that may have come into contact with infected animals is prohibited in this region. 146,000 poultry affected by the H5N2 strain of the virus were culled.
This large operation is explained by the presence of this strain of avian influenza H5N2 described as highly pathogenic with a high risk of rapid transmission between animals. The operators of the affected farms will be compensated within 6 to 10 weeks at the full market value of the poultry.
Many cases in Europe
In Europe, the strain present is H5N8 influenza, which was first detected in Asia. In Germany, the first cases of H5N8 avian influenza were recorded on November 4, when an outbreak was identified in a farm of 30,000 turkeys. The Netherlands followed 10 days later in a farm of 150,000 laying hens. The United Kingdom was finally affected by avian influenza in a duck farm (around 6,000 head). Each time, the poultry were slaughtered. In France, reinforced surveillance measures have been put in place with breeders. EThey concern in particular the feeding and watering of poultry reared in the territory.
The WHO recalls the basic precautionary measures to be observed: do not touch a sick or dead wild bird.
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