Senegal Reports H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak
Muhammad Irfan Published April 01, 2023 | 05:00 PM
KIGALI, Rwanda,April 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Apr, 2023 ) -:Senegal's Livestock Ministry has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a poultry farm in the village of Potou near the northwestern town of Louga.
The disease has killed 500 birds at the farm in Potou, while some 1,229 bird deaths have so far been recorded at the Langue de Barbarie Park and surrounding areas, the ministry said on Friday.
"It is highly likely that the virus was spread by migrating birds," it added.
The highly pathogenic Type A H5N1 bird flu "was first detected on March 8 from samples taken from migratory royal and sandwich tern birds around the Pink Lake, and Yoff Island near the capital Dakar," it also said, noting that at the Pink Lake, 323 bird deaths have been recorded, while at Yoff Island, 213 birds died.
Avian influenza or bird flu has been spreading around the world in the past year, killing more than 200 million birds, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The outbreaks can heavily impact the poultry industry, the health of wild birds, and farmers' livelihoods, as well as international trade.
Recent Stories
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
May 9 culprits must be brought to logical end: Hanif Abbasi
Sanchez escapes through dust and gravel for nervy Giro triumph
Balochistan Assembly passes resolution to condemn May 9 attacks
Spain govt vows to block hostile BBVA bid for rival bank
NADRA holds open court to resolve public issues in Quetta
In south Brazil, race on to deliver aid ahead of new storms
Appeals against cipher case verdict adjourned till May 15
PIPS collaborates with CfP to enhance technological, educational infrastructure
China launches new satellite
Incidents of misbehavior with patrolling officers are unacceptable: IG NH&MP
Police arrests drug supplier, recover mainpuri
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Concerted efforts urged to ease traffic flow on city roads
5 days ago -
Land degradation: A threat to food security
5 days ago -
Revamping health sector, a gigantic task ahead
5 days ago -
American band promotes intercultural harmony thru music fusions
5 days ago -
Waste Management – A persistent challenge for MWMC
7 days ago -
Experts for ending child labour
8 days ago
-
Labour Day - A reminder for better facilities to workers
9 days ago -
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
11 days ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
12 days ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
12 days ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
12 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
14 days ago