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Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Ivory Coast Poultry Farm
16 Apr
Summary
- Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu confirmed on an eastern poultry farm.
- The outbreak resulted in the death of 95,000 poultry birds.
- The affected farm is located near the Ghanaian border.
Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been detected on a poultry farm in eastern Ivory Coast. The outbreak was reported by the country's authorities and confirmed by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This devastating virus, known for its global impact on avian populations in recent years, has caused significant losses.
In the Koun-Fao district, located near the border with Ghana, the H5N1 strain proved fatal to 95,000 poultry birds. The situation highlights the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza to agricultural sectors worldwide and underscores the importance of monitoring and containment efforts.
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