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According to an update from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) platform on Sunday night (25), two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Brazil, which now totals 48 cases, all in wild birds.
The second case in Paraná was confirmed in a Trinta-réis-real in the Municipality of Pontal do Paraná, and the other case was recorded in a Trinta-réis-real in Alcobaça, Bahia.
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According to a note released by the Agricultural Defense Agency of Paraná (Adapar), still on Saturday, when the first case in the State had been confirmed, in the Municipality of Antonina, surveillance actions in domestic and wild bird populations throughout the State were intensified, especially in the regions related to this specific case. “Depending on the evolution of investigations and the epidemiological scenario, new measures may be adopted by Adapar to prevent the spread of the disease and protect poultry farming in Paraná.”
Adapar also adds that “there are no commercial production properties within a 10-kilometer radius of the focus located in Antonina. The coast of Paraná does not have significant commercial poultry production, being far from places with intensive production. Other investigations into wild birds are ongoing in Paraná.”
It is important to remember that all cases registered in Brazil to date have been in wild birds, since May 15th, when there was the first confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country.
TOTAL BIRD FLU CASES IN BRAZIL
48 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza as of the evening of 25 June.
Holy Spirit: 26
Rio de Janeiro: 13
Rio Grande do Sul: 01
São Paulo: 03
Bahia: 03
Paraná: 02
There are still nine investigations of suspected cases ongoing at this time.
Source: Letícia Guimarães | Notícias Agrícolas
