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Source: https://doa.gov.ky/press-release-h5-...west-bay-farm/
Friday, 28 November 2025
H5 Avian Flu Confirmed at West Bay Farm
Community Advisory link – http://doa.gov.ky/wp-content/uploads...-29-Nov-25.pdf
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure and Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability have confirmed a case of H5 avian flu in a single bird at a farm located in Grand Cayman. The detection follows the discovery of a number of dead turkeys at the location.
Hazard Management Cayman Islands is coordinating a multi-agency response that includes the relevant ministries, Department of Agriculture, Public Health Department, Department of Environment, Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Royal Cayman Islands Police (RCIPS), Cayman Islands Regiment, among other entities.
Immediate containment measures are now underway, including the establishment of cordons around the affected farm that will be enforced by the RCIPS. Initial response actions include epidemiological sampling and laboratory dispatch, comprehensive waste control protocols, removal of potentially contaminated biological material including affected soil, feral chicken control operations and targeted culling measures as determined necessary by agricultural and health authorities. Affected farmers are being contacted directly, biosecurity protocols have been established at the site, and all activities are being conducted under public health oversight.
Acting Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure Honourable Nickolas DaCosta stated, “Our government is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and has mobilised all necessary resources to contain and manage this situation swiftly. The health and safety of all Caymanians and our agricultural sector is our top priority, and we are working across agencies to ensure a coordinated response. I want to encourage farmers and agricultural workers to maintain heightened surveillance of their animals over the coming days and report any unusual illness or mortality immediately to the Department of Agriculture. Proper biosecurity practices including limiting visitor access to farms, maintaining clean equipment and monitoring bird health remain our strongest defence. By working together and remaining vigilant, we can contain this effectively.”...
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Source: https://caymanmarlroad.com/2025/12/0...orts-continue/
No human infections reported as bird flu containment efforts continue
by Renae Stampp
December 01, 2025
No human infections reported as bird flu containment efforts continue
by Renae Stampp
December 01, 2025
Friday, 28 November 2025
H5 Avian Flu Confirmed at West Bay Farm
Community Advisory link – http://doa.gov.ky/wp-content/uploads...-29-Nov-25.pdf
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure and Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability have confirmed a case of H5 avian flu in a single bird at a farm located in Grand Cayman. The detection follows the discovery of a number of dead turkeys at the location.
Hazard Management Cayman Islands is coordinating a multi-agency response that includes the relevant ministries, Department of Agriculture, Public Health Department, Department of Environment, Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Royal Cayman Islands Police (RCIPS), Cayman Islands Regiment, among other entities.
Immediate containment measures are now underway, including the establishment of cordons around the affected farm that will be enforced by the RCIPS. Initial response actions include epidemiological sampling and laboratory dispatch, comprehensive waste control protocols, removal of potentially contaminated biological material including affected soil, feral chicken control operations and targeted culling measures as determined necessary by agricultural and health authorities. Affected farmers are being contacted directly, biosecurity protocols have been established at the site, and all activities are being conducted under public health oversight.
Acting Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure Honourable Nickolas DaCosta stated, “Our government is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and has mobilised all necessary resources to contain and manage this situation swiftly. The health and safety of all Caymanians and our agricultural sector is our top priority, and we are working across agencies to ensure a coordinated response. I want to encourage farmers and agricultural workers to maintain heightened surveillance of their animals over the coming days and report any unusual illness or mortality immediately to the Department of Agriculture. Proper biosecurity practices including limiting visitor access to farms, maintaining clean equipment and monitoring bird health remain our strongest defence. By working together and remaining vigilant, we can contain this effectively.”...
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Source: https://caymanmarlroad.com/2025/12/0...orts-continue/
No human infections reported as bird flu containment efforts continue
by Renae Stampp
December 01, 2025
No human infections reported as bird flu containment efforts continue
by Renae Stampp
December 01, 2025
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