Announcement

**Pathfinder** · March 22, 2023, 08:54 AM

Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4964

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/08

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2022/02/24

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/10

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 1

REPORT ID
FUR_159996

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/21

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza includes royal terns, sandwich terns, Caspian terns, grey-headed gulls and cormorants.
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UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115647 - PARC NATIONAL DE LA LANGUE DE BARBARIE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
-

START DATE
2023/03/08

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rao

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Natural park

LOCATION
Parc national de la Langue de Barbarie

Latitude, Longitude
15.8662803 , -16.510103

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The estimated number of birds present in the national park is 8,020.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD) NEW - 226 226 ---
TOTAL - 863 863 ---

WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4964

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Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4967

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in a zone or a compartment

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/08

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 1

REPORT ID
FUR_159997

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/21

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment
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UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115720 - RAPPORT 1 - LAC ROSE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
Rapport 1

START DATE
2023/03/05

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Dakar

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rufisque

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Bambilor

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Body of water

LOCATION
Lac Rose

Latitude, Longitude
14.851641 , -17.203683

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza is the two tern species (royal and sandwich) and specially the adults.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD )NEW - 188 188 ---
TOTAL - 518 518 ---
...

WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4967

**Pathfinder** · March 23, 2023, 11:19 AM

Translation Google

Animal health alert in Senegal: Worrying return of avian flu reported

The reappearance of avian flu in Senegal is a reality reported by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production. Ousmane Mbaye intervened yesterday (Tuesday) in Saly, during a meeting bringing together the FAO, the State of Senegal and the private sector, in order to develop a plea for the financing of the fight against prioritized zoonotic diseases and resistance to antimicrobials and to validate the study on the mapping of poultry farms in the regions of Thiès and Dakar.

Written by leral.net on Thursday March 23, 2023 at 10:25 | | 0 comment(s)|

In recent days, three outbreaks of avian flu currently affecting wildlife, particularly in the Langue de Barbarie, Lac Rose and the island of Yoff, have been noted in our country. Avian flu, which is a pathology that affects the poultry sector, has resurfaced in Senegal. However, it is currently only limited to the wild sector. However, the State of Senegal is preparing for a more adequate response so that it does not reach the poultry sector.

Ousmane Mbaye, Secretary General of the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production, is formal. "For avian flu, we have had cases to manage in recent years, which pushes us to develop a whole approach in terms of intervention. In recent days, we have noted three outbreaks which for the moment concern wildlife, particularly at Saint Louis in the Langue de Barbarie, at Lac Rose and at the level of the island of Yoff, "suggested the secretary general of the Ministry.

Nevertheless, he maintains, there is hope, because already in the past, Senegal has experienced this disease and the experience can help them limit the damage or better manage the situation. To convince him of this, he underlined that the decisions taken in recent years have helped them a lot to establish a system which is urgently taking the alert for taking samples of the analyzes from the laboratories which are involved.

Given that this sector is not managed by the public sector, the involvement of the private sector has become a necessity to better fight the disease in case it reaches the sector, indicated Ousmane Mbaye. However, he insists, prevention is the best solution.

According to Mr. Mbaye, it has been noted during recent health crises, particularly on the outbreaks of avian influenza of high pathogenicity, Rift Valley fever, among others, a relatively weak contribution from the private sector in the mobilization of resources for the management of these emergencies. This is why he said that it is urgent to reverse the trend.

This four-day Saly workshop aims to make the necessary advocacy for better private sector engagement in the management of the crisis related to prioritized zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance and to validate the study on the mapping of poultry farms. regions of Thiès and Dakar.

The advocacy workshop for better engagement of the private sector in the management of crises related to zoonotic diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and validation of the study on the mapping of poultry farms and the use of antimicrobials in regions of Thiès and Dakar, was a forum for Gouantoueu Robert Gueï, Sub-regional Coordinator for West Africa and FAO Representative in Senegal, to affirm that the mobilization of resources is important and that his organization is ready to accompany Senegal.

By way of illustration, he underlines the support provided by the FAO through the Project "Support to the Global Health Security Program (GHS) for the fight against zoonoses and the strengthening of animal health in Africa", financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to Veterinary Services, in the implementation of highly pathogenic avian influenza preparedness and response activities through several initiatives.

Naturally, the private sector, which develops poultry activity, was represented in this advocacy workshop. Thus, Amadou Makhtar Mbodj, representative of the Poultry Interprofession of Senegal (IPAS), indicated that the concern of the actors remains compensation. "We know it, so the avian flu has reappeared. When the actors have problems, it is necessary to inform the authorities and work on the compensation of the funds ”, declared Mr. Mbodj.

The poultry sector in our country is considered one of the main drivers of growth in the livestock sector, as it provides 44% of the meat consumed in the country. Its significant contribution in the livestock sector undoubtedly deserves better support, particularly in its financing and when it comes to investing against epidemics, such as the flu, which are likely to slow down its development. .

Alerte sur la santé animale au Sénégal : Un retour inquiétant de la grippe aviaire signalé

https://www.leral.net/Alerte-sur-la-sante-animale-au-Senegal-Un-retour-inquietant-de-la-grippe-aviaire-signale_a345977.html

La réapparition de la grippe aviaire au Sénégal est une réalité dont a fait état le secrétaire général du ministère de l’Elevage et des Productions animales. Ousmane Mbaye intervenait hier (mardi) à Saly, lors d’une rencontre regroupant la FAO, l’Etat du Sénégal et le secteur privé, afi...

**Pathfinder** · March 26, 2023, 10:30 AM

Translation Google

Saint-Louis: 891 cases of avian flu recorded in the Langue de Barbarie National Park (Livestock Director)

March 24, 2023, 5:23 pm

Saint-Louis, March 24 (APS) - Eight hundred and ninety-one cases of avian flu have been recorded in the Langue de Barbarie National Park (PNLB), in the region of Saint-Louis (north), since the confirmation of the presence of the disease in migratory birds on March 8, we learned from the regional director of livestock on Friday.

“As of March 23, we are at a total of 891 cases of death due to avian flu, the first of which were recorded on March 8,” said Dr. Evariste Bassène, in an interview with APS. .

For six months, he recalled, bird flu has been reported almost everywhere in Europe. According to him, on March 8, investigations confirmed the presence of the influenza virus in the Langue de Barbarie National Park.

The outbreak is confined to this space and mainly concerns migratory birds, white pelicans in particular, terns and grey-headed gulls, which come to nest in this island, he said.

Arrangements have been made to secure the area, assured the regional director of livestock. This area is full of fish and has a particular specificity, he explained about the presence of migratory birds in the park.

"Every day, our teams go to the site of infection and their job is to break the chain of transmission by searching for mortalities and burying them," said Dr Bassène.

However, he assured that the number of cases has fallen sharply, from 530 on March 8, the day the first cases were discovered, to eight last Thursday, the day the governor of Saint-Louis visited the site.

He informed that an awareness campaign is being carried out among the populations of the surrounding villages to explain to them the behavior to adopt in front of a sick bird.

He claims that the disease is still present and that the standby system will continue. He explains that as long as there is an infected bird, it can go far and spread the virus.

But there is no risk of contamination of poultry consumed locally, he reassured, recalling that cases of transmission to humans are rare and exceptional.

AMD/ASB/ASG

SENEGAL-MIGRATION-GENRE / Les migrantes, héroïnes négligées du développement économique - Agence de presse sénégalaise - APS

https://aps.sn/detail/5096

Dakar, 28 jan (APS) - Les femmes sont de moins en moins considérées comme de simples figurantes du projet migratoire des familles dont elles constituent un moteur important de l'ambition de réussite, au Sénégal comme dans bien d'autres pays d'accueil. Il en résulte que la contribution des migrantes à la création de richesse est une

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Avian flu in Senegal: 11,400 chickens slaughtered

MOUHAMADOU BA
March 25, 2023 8:26 a.m.

Hit by bird flu , Senegal, via its Ministry of Livestock, slaughtered 11,400 chickens.

Since March 13, an outbreak of avian flu has broken out in Senegal. Particularly in the zone of the large coast which concerns Dakar (Yoﬀ, Ngor, Lac Rose) and Saint-Louis (the park of the Langue de Barbarie).

After Lac Rose, Langue de Barbarie and Ile de Yoff where 1,117 individuals were killed by avian flu, the town of Potou, in the department of Louga took over. But over there, it's not about the birds, a poultry farm has been attacked by this highly contagious virus.

11,400 chickens were decimated by the services of the Ministry of Livestock, which decided to respect the protocol enacted by the World Organization for Animal Health. A total of 12,517 heads were affected in Senegal in the period from March 4 to March 21.

A first outbreak broke out in the Grande Côte area and involved Yoff, Ngor, Lac Rose and Saint-Louis (Langue de Barbarie Park) at the beginning of March, killing 637 royal terns, sandwich terns, Caspian terns, grey-headed gulls and cormorants at the Langue de Barbarie National Park in Saint-Louis.

In Louga, a former immigrant, converted into a poultry farmer Ass Diobé Sylla, now only has his eyes to cry. In question, the avian flu which decimated his entire farm.

Reached by L'OBSERVATEUR, he declares having lost ...4600 chicks (20 days old), 4200 layers and 2600 broilers, as well as several egg tablets. The corpses were buried in a hole made inside the farmhouse. "Today, I am completely ruined. I lost more than 50 million FCfa", he revealed.

After having eliminated all the subjects found on the farm, the national committee took the lead in taking samples from the personnel who worked on the infected premises. The analyzes sent to the Pasteur center came back negative yesterday. So, more fear than harm, the staff showed no signs of the disease…”

Grippe aviaire au Sénégal : 11.400 poulets abattus

https://www.pulse.sn/news/societe/grippe-aviaire-au-senegal-11400-poulets-abattus/k0t0pww

Frappé par la grippe aviaire, le Sénégal, via son ministère de lElevage, a abattu 11

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Appearance of avian flu in Louga: 11,450 chickens decimated in Potou

By: Lamine NDIAYE (correspondent) Linguère - Seneweb.com | March 25, 2023 at 2:03:49 PM |

Avian flu broke out in a poultry farm belonging to Mr. El Hadji Diop Sylla located in Potou, a town 30km away from Louga.

To prevent the spread of the bird flu virus, more than 11,450 chickens were decimated by the services of the Ministry of Livestock.

The owner of the said farm declares having lost an investment of more than fifty million CFA francs.

Egg tablets and poultry feed were destroyed to comply with the protocol laid down by the animal health organization.

Mr Sylla is asking for support from the State of Senegal to relaunch his poultry farming activities.

Louga livestock services are currently in Potou for samples from other farms.

Just a moment...

https://www.seneweb.com/news/Sante/apparition-de-la-grippe-aviaire-a-louga-_n_405385.html

**Pathfinder** · March 30, 2023, 11:17 AM

Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 2

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4967

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in a zone or a compartment

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/08

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 2

REPORT ID
FUR_160126

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/29

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment

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UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115720 - RAPPORT 1 - LAC ROSE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
Rapport 1

START DATE
2023/03/05

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Dakar

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rufisque

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Bambilor

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Body of water

LOCATION
Lac Rose

Latitude, Longitude
14.851641 , -17.203683

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza is the two tern species (royal and sandwich) and specially the adults.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD) NEW - 18 18 - - -
TOTA L- 536 536 - - -

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WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4967

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Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 2

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4964

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/08

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2022/02/24

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/10

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 2

REPORT ID
FUR_160127

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/29

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza includes royal terns, sandwich terns, Caspian terns, grey-headed gulls and cormorants.

...

UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115647 - PARC NATIONAL DE LA LANGUE DE BARBARIE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
-

START DATE
2023/03/08

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rao

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Natural park

LOCATION
Parc national de la Langue de Barbarie

Latitude, Longitude
15.8662803 , -16.510103

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The estimated number of birds present in the national park is 8,020.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD) NEW - 200 200 - - -
TOTAL - 1063 1063 - - -
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WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4964

**Pathfinder** · March 31, 2023, 11:19 AM

Senegal - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4989

DISEASE
High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/18

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2021/01/07

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/21

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_160128

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/29

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
The H5N1 outbreak that occurred on March 18th, 2023, at the poultry farm located in Potou is 37 km away from the Langue de Barbarie National Park, where an H5N1 outbreak was diagnosed on March 12th, 2023. It is highly likely that there is an epidemiological link between both outbreaks.
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NEW OUTBREAKS

OB_116496 - FOYER_LOUGA - POTOU
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
FOYER_LOUGA

START DATE
2023/03/18

END DATE
2023/03/29

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Louga

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Louga

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Sakal

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Farm

LOCATION
Potou

Latitude, Longitude
15.741078 , -16.5236599

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
In the poultry farm affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 there were 11,400 birds: 4,600 22-day-old chicks, 2,600 50-day-old broilers and 4,200 11-month-old laying hens.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Birds (DOMESTIC) NEW 11400 500 500 10900 - -
TOTAL 11400 500 500 10900 - -

WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4989

**Pathfinder** · April 4, 2023, 10:30 AM

Translation Google

APRIL 3, 2023
NEWS

Wild birds on the farm are the cause of avian flu in Senegal

Senegal has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in a poultry farm in the northwest of the country, the West African state government and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) have said Friday.

The outbreak occurred on March 18 at a farm in the village of Potou near the town of Louga, not far from the Langue de Barbarie National Park where an outbreak of H5N1 had been discovered, the WOAH, based in Paris, citing the Senegalese authorities.

“It is highly likely that there is an epidemiological link between the two outbreaks,” he said.

Senegal's Livestock Ministry said on Friday that highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 was first detected on March 8 from samples taken from migrating royal and sandwich tern birds around Lac Rose and of the island of Yoff near the capital Dakar.

On March 10, the same disease was confirmed in samples taken from the breeding island of the Langue de Barbarie National Park, in terns, gulls and great cormorants, he said.

“The appearance of the disease coincides with the great transatlantic migration of waterfowl, some of which stay in the wetlands in the north of the country from November to March. Thus, it is highly likely that the virus is introduced by migratory birds,” the ministry added in its statement.

The epidemic killed 500 birds at the Potou farm. The remaining animals in the herd of 11,400 people were slaughtered, WOAH said.

Senegalese authorities said in the statement that 1,229 bird deaths have been recorded in the Langue de Barbarie Park and its surroundings, to date. At Pink Lake and Yoff Island, 323 and 213 bird deaths were recorded, he added.

Avian flu, commonly known as bird flu, has spread around the world in the past year, killing more than 200 million birds, sending egg prices skyrocketing and causing governments to worry about human transmission.

https://loption.sn/des-oiseaux-sauvages-a-la-ferme-seraient-la-cause-de-la-grippe-aviaire-au-senegal/

**Pathfinder** · April 20, 2023, 12:50 PM

Translation Google

THE PERSISTENT AVIAN INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC

After declaring the parks of Djoudj, Langue de Barbarie and Parc Ornithologie, Khalissagne in Sédhiou, affected by avian flu, chicken coops in the area of Niacoulrab, Tivaoune Peulh, Sangalkham among others, are also affected.

LAMINE DIEDHIIOU | Published 04/20/2023

After having declared the parks of Djoudj, Langue de Barbarie and Ornithology Park, Khalissagne in the Sédhiou, affected by avian flu, chicken coops in the area of Niacoulrab, Tivaoune Peulh, Sangalkham among others, are also affected by the epizootic, i.e. the avian flu epidemic. The poultry farmers of these localities of the Niayes have recorded many losses of their poultry. Added to this is the shortage of antibiotics in veterinary practices.

“All the poultry houses in this area are affected by the bird flu disease. The hens show symptoms of virus. Even those who show no signs carry the virus of the disease. It is the Veterinary Doctor, Yancouba Ndoye, who explains the presence of avian flu in several localities of the Niayes, located in the district of Sangalkam, department of Rufisque. According to him, the signs of avian flu are manifested by swelling in the head, respiratory problems, ruffled feathers and a decrease in egg-laying performance. Doctor Ndoye warns that "there is no treatment to cure these hens, but a preventive vaccine". Contrary to the declarations made by the Livestock Services, relayed by the press, "the situation is not under control", supports Doctor Ndoye. The epidemic is characterized by its sudden onset, rapidly evolving. This causes high morbidity, ie the number of subjects affected in relation to the workforce. The solution to stem the scourge, according to the veterinarian, is the quarantine of hens affected by avian flu. "But this is not enough". This is why, he says, “it was necessary to completely seize all the subjects affected by avian influenza and then slaughter them. A measure of this nature was necessary.” it is the quarantine of hens affected by avian flu. "But this is not enough". This is why, he says, “it was necessary to completely seize all the subjects affected by avian influenza and then slaughter them. A measure of this nature was necessary.” it is the quarantine of hens affected by avian flu. "But this is not enough". This is why, he says, “it was necessary to completely seize all the subjects affected by avian influenza and then slaughter them. A measure of this nature was necessary.”

CAUSES OF HIGH BROILER PRICES

Chérif Ba, manager of a henhouse located a few meters from the Niacoulrab market, near the pharmacy, informs that in his henhouse, there are only a few hens. However, with the party coming on, chicken is very popular. Chicken farmers set up flocks of 1500 to 5000 broilers. This year, that is not the case. Because poultry is expensive. Added to this is the soaring prices of poultry feed. The bag went from 14,000 FCFA to 19,500 FCFA. “It's huge, we can't get away with it at this rate. We do not benefit from any state subsidy. This explains the high price of chicken on the market”.

In addition, pharmaceutical products, essential to their activities, are also very expensive. Veterinary practices repackage the products, presenting them in 100g sachets, so that they are within reach of small producers. These are: Norflox, Tylovet, Imoxan, etc. Chérif Bâ, declares: “I had bought 1000 thousand broiler chickens but 800 died on April 2nd. I do not know the causes until today. While it was to prepare for the Korité party because, we have to deal with the high demand during this period. This year, it's a total fiasco. No one will come to our aid, to help us compensate for the losses suffered”.

DEPLUMING UNITS RUN WONDERFULLY, DESPITE BIRD INFLUENZA

However, the three de-feathering units we visited run wonderfully. The two adjoining ones, located a few meters from the Niacoulrab dispensary, are very busy. Each of these defeathering units can process approximately 200 hens per day. The workers say they are aware of the bird flu disease. But deny having treated chickens affected by the flu. According to them, “all the hens we have plucked here are healthy. The current epidemic has not affected our activities,” they noted.

“THE POULTRY MEAT WHICH ARE FOUND ON THE MARKET IS UNSUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION”

The doctor maintains that this is false. “Poultry meat found on the market is unfit for consumption. They are not in the henhouses to invalidate or confirm whether the poultry is a victim of avian flu”, reveals Dr Yancouba Ndoye. And no exceptional measures have been taken to date, in the face of this threat. However, inspection teams have been deployed on the ground. But they did not take post-mortem samples from the hens who died of the flu, said Doctor Ndoye. As long as the scourge is not stopped, the risk of zoonosis is very real, that is to say the transmission of the disease from animals to humans. So it's not the end of the ordeal tomorrow. The H5N1 (name which makes it possible to codify the virus) underwent mutations, better, transformations. This is what explains this confused situation. The outbreak is likely to spread further as migratory birds keep coming. Airspace cannot be closed. Worse, “the symptomatic treatment to limit the damage is blocked”, specified Dr Yancouba Ndoye.

INDUSTRIAL POULTRY IS THE MOST VULNERABLE

Industrial poultry will suffer more than local poultry. The latter is more resistant to the virus. However, the shortage of antibiotics noted only worsens a very worrying situation. Because the poultry is weakened. Some breeders have spent a lot of money for the purchase of chicks bred, for broilers in view of Korité. Not to mention the expenses incurred for the purchase of poultry feed. The preparation of the festival required an investment of more than 1 million 500 thousand FCFA for some breeders. Unfortunately, their poultry were decimated by the bird flu. The highly prized eggs have been impacted by the bird flu disease. Thus, production suffered a considerable drop. Omar Mbaye, found sitting on a bench in front of his brother's plucking unit, exposes the egg shelves. They manage to sell around fifty tablets a day, despite the current crisis. Suppliers give them the tablet at 2500 FCFA. He feels that the profit margin is not important. “I only earn 100 FCFA per tablet”. Regarding the epidemic, he believes that only producers are able to inform people about the situation in the poultry sector.

THE HYGIENE SERVICE AND COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH STANDARDS

The third plucker, located not far from the Darou Thioube crossing. Garbage disposal is a real headache. El Hadj Guèye emphasizes: “We have concerns about garbage. We work day and night, while the car that takes care of the waste disposal only comes once a day. The Hygiene Service visits our workplace regularly”. In fact the Health Service also checks the medical certificates. Because, every six (6) months, the workers must pass a medical examination, testify Mr. Guèye and his employee. In this unit, they work tirelessly, even on weekends. El Hadj Guèye works whenever a client requests it.

L’EPIDÉMIE PERSISTE DE GRIPPE AVIAIRE

https://www.seneplus.com/societe/lepidemie-persiste

Après avoir déclaré les parcs de Djoudj, de la Langue de Barbarie et du Parc Ornithologie, Khalissagne dans le Sédhiou, atteints par la grippe aviaire, des poulaillers de la zone de Niacoulrab, Tivaoune Peulh, Sangalkham entre autres, sont également touchés par l’épizootie c’est-à-dire l’épidémie de grippe aviaire. Les aviculteurs de ces localités des Niayes ont enregistré de nombreuses pertes de leurs volailles. A cela, s’ajoute la rupture des antibiotiques dans les cabinets vétérinaires.

**Pathfinder** · April 24, 2023, 10:34 AM

Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 3

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4967

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in a zone or a compartment

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/08

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 3

REPORT ID
FUR_160593

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/04/24

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment

...

UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115720 - RAPPORT 1 - LAC ROSE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
Rapport 1

START DATE
2023/03/05

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Dakar

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rufisque

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Bambilor

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Body of water

LOCATION
Lac Rose

Latitude, Longitude
14.851641 , -17.203683

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza is the two tern species (royal and sandwich) and specially the adults.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD) NEW - 11 11 - - -
TOTAL - 547 547 - - -
...

WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4967

**Pathfinder** · April 24, 2023, 10:44 AM

Senegal - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 3

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4964

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/03/08

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2022/02/24

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/03/10

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 3

REPORT ID
FUR_160592

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/04/24

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
The population affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza includes royal terns, sandwich terns, Caspian terns, grey-headed gulls and cormorants.

...

UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_115647 - PARC NATIONAL DE LA LANGUE DE BARBARIE
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
-

START DATE
2023/03/08

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Saint-Louis

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Rao

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Natural park

LOCATION
Parc national de la Langue de Barbarie

Latitude, Longitude
15.8662803 , -16.510103

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
The estimated number of birds present in the national park is 8,020.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Laridae (unidentified) (WILD) NEW - 650 650 - - -
TOTAL - 1713 1713 - - -

...

WAHIS

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4964

**sharon sanders** · April 25, 2023, 08:19 AM

bump this

**Pathfinder** · May 4, 2023, 11:13 AM

Location of Ziguinchor in Senegalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziguinchor_Region

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SENEGAL-VOLLAILLE-SANTE / Bignona: a hundred migratory birds infected with avian flu

published May 3, 2023 0
APS

Ziguinchor, May 3 (APS) – A hundred wild birds infected with avian flu were recently discovered in the Kalissaï reserve and in the marine protected area of Abéné, in the department of Bignona (southwest), revealed, on Wednesday, the regional director of livestock and animal production of Ziguinchor, Dr Mouhamed Moustapha Sarr.

“We have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in the Kalissaï reserve and in the marine protected area of Abéné. We had a significant mortality of wild birds, including non-royal species. We have a hundred infected subjects, ”said Dr Sarr, in an interview with the press.

He reported that the samples sent to Dakar "came back as positive for avian influenza". It is "wildlife" that has been affected so far, domestic poultry being "not yet affected", he reassured.

He informed that “all appropriate measures” have been taken to contain and prevent the spread of the outbreak. “We are responding according to a cross-cutting dimension that includes the environment. With the actors of the environment, the count is made every day. We are monitoring to see the evolution of this wildlife,” explained the head of the Ziguinchor regional livestock service.

He declared that his services will put in place “restrictive measures” so as to avoid contact between the affected birds and humans, in order to eliminate any risk of contamination.

He recalled that bird flu is a zoonotic disease, that is to say a disease which has the capacity to spread and infect humans. “It is a disease that has a strong economic impact,” he said.

MNF/ASG

SENEGAL-VOLLAILLE-SANTE / Bignona : une centaine d’oiseaux migrateurs infectés par la grippe aviaire - Agence de presse sénégalaise - APS

https://aps.sn/bignona-une-centaine-doiseaux-migrateurs-infectes-par-la-grippe-aviaire/

Ziguinchor, 3 mai (APS) - Une centaine d'oiseaux sauvages infectés par la grippe aviaire ont été récemment découverts dans la réserve de Kalissaï et dans l'aire marine protégée d'Abéné, dans le département de Bignona (sud-ouest), a révélé, mercredi, le directeur régional de l’élevage et des productions animales de Ziguinchor, Dr Mouhamed Moustapha Sarr. "Nous avons

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