Avian Flu outbreak

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WC health dept concerned about first reported case of H7 Avian flu in province

The Western Cape Health Department expressed concern about the first confirmed case of H7 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI), better known as avian flu or bird flu, in the province. The case was reported in George on Thursday, 12 October. Avian flu is a highly contagious disease that affects both domestic and wild birds and could kill infected poultry. Strains of the virus were also detected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, […]

today18 October 2023

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DA in Limpopo urges MEC to protect the poultry industry

The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo, wants Agriculture MEC Thabo Mokone to devise plans to protect the poultry industry from the Avian Flu outbreak in the province. DA spokesperson on agriculture, Lindy Wilson, says the ministry should ensure that there are sufficient vaccines available to mitigate further losses. Government is keeping a close watch on poultry and egg supplies nationwide as Avian Flu has been identified in many parts of the […]

today3 October 2023

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