Within the framework of surveillance actions and the health emergency, the National Government made official this Thursday (23.02.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX) "extraordinary sanitary measures" to mitigate the risk of dissemination of the virus by Avian Influenza (AI).
La Resolution 166 / 2023, published in the Official Gazette, indicated that "Bird gatherings" are prohibited, which means that "exhibitions, fairs, events and recreational activities involving the concentration and movement of domestic, ornamental and wild birds" cannot be held. Their distribution, sale and transfer were also banned.
In the meantime, the health documentation that covers the movement of birds for any reason or purpose. In the event that such authorization is lacking, the confiscation immediate of the animals.
The requirement for the import of poultry: "Extraordinary measures are established for the authorization of entry of avian genetics into Argentina and its transfer within the country, regardless of the health situation of the exporting country."
The Argentine authorities established, last week (Resolution 147 / 2023) the health emergency throughout the national territory after the detection of the first case of bird flu; in addition, they announced a reinforcement of border controls, evacuations within Argentine territory and an increase in work rounds in provincial and national parks.
In this regard, the National Service for Food Safety and Quality (Senasa) clarified that the AI virus was found in wild birds, which is why Argentina maintains its sanitary status.
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