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Map confirms avian flu outbreak in birds at Rio de Janeiro Biopark
Guinea fowl and peacocks died after being infected with H5N1; visits to the site were suspended and emergency health measures were adopted
Jornal de Brasília Editorial Team
July 25, 2025, 9:59 PM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) confirmed this Friday (25) that birds at the Rio de Janeiro Biopark died after being infected with the H5N1 avian flu virus. Authorities adopted control protocols and temporarily closed the site.
The outbreak was identified after the official veterinary service of the state of Rio de Janeiro, linked to the State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Seapa-RJ), received an alert about sudden deaths of guinea fowl at the Biopark on July 17. The Federal Laboratory of Agricultural Defense of Campinas (LFDA-SP) confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus, a highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype, on July 22nd.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA), of the 16 guinea fowl living there, most died from the disease—only three survived. One peacock also died, and another showed clinical signs of the disease. To contain the spread, the infected animals were euthanized, following established health protocols.
In an official statement, the ministry reported that the measure is preventive and aims to prevent the spread of the virus among other species in the Biopark, which share the same environment.
Visits to the park have been temporarily suspended for risk assessment, while the technical team—comprised of veterinarians, biologists, and zootechnicians—conducts monitoring.
Map confirms avian flu outbreak in birds at Rio de Janeiro Biopark
Guinea fowl and peacocks died after being infected with H5N1; visits to the site were suspended and emergency health measures were adopted
Jornal de Brasília Editorial Team
July 25, 2025, 9:59 PM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) confirmed this Friday (25) that birds at the Rio de Janeiro Biopark died after being infected with the H5N1 avian flu virus. Authorities adopted control protocols and temporarily closed the site.
The outbreak was identified after the official veterinary service of the state of Rio de Janeiro, linked to the State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Seapa-RJ), received an alert about sudden deaths of guinea fowl at the Biopark on July 17. The Federal Laboratory of Agricultural Defense of Campinas (LFDA-SP) confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus, a highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype, on July 22nd.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA), of the 16 guinea fowl living there, most died from the disease—only three survived. One peacock also died, and another showed clinical signs of the disease. To contain the spread, the infected animals were euthanized, following established health protocols.
In an official statement, the ministry reported that the measure is preventive and aims to prevent the spread of the virus among other species in the Biopark, which share the same environment.
Visits to the park have been temporarily suspended for risk assessment, while the technical team—comprised of veterinarians, biologists, and zootechnicians—conducts monitoring.
