The occurrence of a case of highly pathogenic influenza in wild birds (avian flu) in Espírito Santo underscores the need to reinforce biosecurity measures in producing regions.
The record occurred after the main period of migration of birds from the northern hemisphere to the south, which ended in April. This means that the largest possible influx of birds with avian influenza (from the United States) has passed.
However, it is important to pay attention, especially to Rio Grande do Sul, which is close to Argentina and Uruguay. The coordinator of the Poultry Health Program at the Federal Superintendence of Agriculture in RS, Taís Barnasque, warns of migration from the extreme south, such as Patagonia or Antarctica.
Therefore, in addition to detecting the disease in Espírito Santo, it is essential to maintain and intensify precautions in commercial poultry and egg production areas in the Rio Grande do Sul producing regions.
Rogério Kerber, president of the Animal Sanitary Development and Defense Fund of RS, points out that, since the first cases reported on the American continent, Fundesa has worked together with the Official Veterinary Service to publicize guidelines of prevention and biosafety to the productive sector.
“In addition to disseminating information through Fundesa’s channels, we funded the printing of thousands of posters and leaflets for distribution in the main risk regions. We also make resources available through the Poultry Operational Technical Council to train technicians and broadcast messages in the media in the producing regions.”
Rio Grande do Sul is the third largest producer and exporter of chicken meat in the country. It is important to emphasize that avian influenza is not transmitted through the consumption of chicken meat or eggs.
The occurrence of a case of highly pathogenic influenza in wild birds (avian flu) in Espírito Santo underscores the need to reinforce biosecurity measures in producing regions.
The record occurred after the main period of migration of birds from the northern hemisphere to the south, which ended in April. This means that the largest possible influx of birds with avian influenza (from the United States) has passed.
However, it is important to pay attention, especially to Rio Grande do Sul, which is close to Argentina and Uruguay. The coordinator of the Poultry Health Program at the Federal Superintendence of Agriculture in RS, Taís Barnasque, warns of migration from the extreme south, such as Patagonia or Antarctica.
Therefore, in addition to detecting the disease in Espírito Santo, it is essential to maintain and intensify precautions in commercial poultry and egg production areas in the Rio Grande do Sul producing regions.
Rogério Kerber, president of the Animal Sanitary Development and Defense Fund of RS, points out that, since the first cases reported on the American continent, Fundesa has worked together with the Official Veterinary Service to publicize guidelines of prevention and biosafety to the productive sector.
“In addition to disseminating information through Fundesa’s channels, we funded the printing of thousands of posters and leaflets for distribution in the main risk regions. We also make resources available through the Poultry Operational Technical Council to train technicians and broadcast messages in the media in the producing regions.”
Rio Grande do Sul is the third largest producer and exporter of chicken meat in the country. It is important to emphasize that avian influenza is not transmitted through the consumption of chicken meat or eggs.
