Cases of avian influenza have been detected in the seagulls collected in Santurtzi and Erandio
It only affects birds, is not transmitted to people and is not a danger to public health. However, preventive control measures have been put in place in this area to protect animal health and minimise any impact on the poultry sector.
Severalcases of avian influenza have recently been detected in these seagullscollected in Santurtziand Erandio(Bizkaia). Analyses carried out by specialized laboratories confirm the existence of a primary focus in Santurtzi and the possible presence of a second in Erandio, according to the Provincial Council of Bizkaia.
This virus only affects birds, is not transmitted to people and poses no risk to public health. However, preventive control measures have been activated in this area to protect animal health and minimise any impact on the poultry sector. Actions taken include cleaning and disinfectionof affected areas, strengthening veterinary surveillance and limiting bird movements within a radius of up to 10 kilometres.
A total of 246 poultry farms, both professional andself-consumption, have been affected by these measures and have received specific recommendations to strengthen biosafety measures . The authorities have direct communication with farm managers to ensure compliance with the protocols laid down by European and state standards.
The Provincial Council of Bizkaia recalls that this type of influenza only affects birds. Fauna Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Gorliz, in coordination with the NEIKER laboratories and the National Reference Laboratory in Algete, has made it possible to detect these cases early in the day in wild aquatic birds.
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