Chile: Bird flu in wild birds and mammals - December 8, 2022 +

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Source: https://www.timeline.cl/se-enciende...de-influenza-aviar-h5n1-en-el-norte-de-chile/

December 8, 2022
Found in wild bird
Alerts are turned on: confirm first case of H5N1 avian influenza in northern Chile

Government increased active surveillance in SAG laboratories. Found case tested positive with “high pathogenicity”.
By Timeline Antofagasta

The Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, together with the national director(s) of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), Andrea Collao, confirmed today the presence of a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a wild bird found in Arica. This corresponds to the H5N1 variant, which has already been detected in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela.

The authority revealed that, given the complex scenario that this disease had been showing on the continent, in Chile the SAG had already been working between the public and private sectors to mitigate possible negative effects on the productive matrix of the poultry industry, which up to the minute is not affected by this finding.

"We want to inform you that today (yesterday) the Agricultural and Livestock Service, deployed on alert throughout the entire time to determine if avian influenza has arrived in Chile, has definitively detected that it arrived in a wild bird that was discovered in poor condition. in the region of Arica and Parinacota”, said the Secretary of State.

The SAG for several months had been reinforcing surveillance and activating its alert systems throughout the country since positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected on the continent....

 

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Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/he...firms-new-cases-bird-flu-pelicans-2022-12-09/

December 8, 20228:19 PM ESTLast Updated 13 min ago
Chile confirms new cases of bird flu in pelicans
Reuters

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Chile reported new cases of a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds on Thursday as the disease spreads on the South American continent.

The H5N1 variant was found in two pelicans, the Chilean Agriculture Ministry said on its website, one in the coastal region of Iquique and another in coastal Antofagasta...

 

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


GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4775

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
2022/12/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in a zone or a compartment

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2022/12/07

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_158211

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2022/12/09

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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NEW OUTBREAKS
OB_110125 - HUMEDAL RÍO LLUTA - HUMEDAL DEL RÍO LLUTA
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
Humedal Río Lluta

START DATE
2022/12/05

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
Clade: 2.3.4.4b - Lineage: Reassortment Eurasian and North American

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica y Parinacota

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Natural park

LOCATION
Humedal del río Lluta

Latitude, Longitude
-18.4156 , -70.3244

(Approximate location)
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
A pelican that was walking disoriented on the road near the beach located in the Lluta River wetland (Natural Park). Nasal and cloacal swab samples were taken as part of the official surveillance actions. In the same area, two more specimens of the same species were detected, with nervous clinical signs, and samples were taken from the birds, which tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Peruvian pelican (WILD)NEW -3 2 1 0 0
TOTAL - 3 2 1 0 0
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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4775

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.antofagasta.tv/medio-am...tofagasta/2022/12/20/63a257e640c93b0009f61679

Bird mortality increases on the coast of the Antofagasta Region
Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of the H5N1 variant of bird flu, which has a high capacity to cause the disease in the species.
By Antofagasta TV Team
December 20, 2022

According to the latest report delivered by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of the Antofagasta Region, to date there are a total of 358 dead birds, confirming the presence of the H5N1 variant of avian influenza, which has a high capacity to produce the disease in the species.

This afternoon at a press point headed by the Regional Presidential Delegate, Karen Behrens, it was announced that efforts will be redoubled in the monitoring and removal of lifeless birds, increasing the number of tours based on complaints made by the community.

In this sense, a call was made not to touch or approach dead birds, or that present abnormal behavior...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.diarioantofagasta.cl/re...uenza-aviar-h5n1-en-la-region-de-antofagasta/

Detected nine areas with birds infected with Avian Influenza H5N1 in the Antofagasta region

After new analyzes carried out by the SAG laboratory, positive cases were confirmed in 6 species of birds located in nine areas of the coastal edge of the Antofagasta region.
For
The Antofagasta Newspaper
5 January 2023

The Regional Directorate of SENAPRED of Antofagasta, updated the regional Preventive Early Alert, due to an animal health event, which is in force from December 10, 2022 and until conditions so warrant.

According to the information provided by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), in relation to the progress of the animal health emergency due to Avian Influenza H5N1 in the Antofagasta Region, after new analyzes carried out by the laboratory of said technical body, it has been confirmed nine areas under sanitary control with positive cases for the 6 species listed below:

Foci of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected and positive species in the region:
Location Positive species
Las Losas Beach – La Portada Natural Monument. Pelican – Booby.
Port Mussels. Pelican – Peruvian Gull – Huaravo – Jote red head.
Punta Itata (Little Horns). Pikeman.
Sentinel Sector (Mussels). Pelican – Booby – Red-headed Jote.
Tocopilla Cemetery. Pelican.
Historic Dock Sector. Pelican – Booby – Red-headed Jote.
Our Lady Bay. Pelican.
Matancilla, Loc. Paposo Atacama Beach. Pelican.
Cifuncho Beach, Taltal. Pelican.

The SAG protocols for the detection of an animal positive for the virus consider a surveillance process for poultry (chickens, ducks and geese) within a radius of 1 to 3 kilometers from the infected area, and 20 kilometers for surveillance of wild birds.

In line with the above, euthanasia procedures have been carried out on those birds that have been found to be suspected of carrying this disease. Likewise, the disposal of said corpses was managed, both of those specimens sacrificed sanitaryly and of those that were found dead. Finally, the cycle considers a cleaning and disinfection process relevant to the contingency.

The health authority recommends that the population avoid handling dead or sick birds; acquire and consume formally marketed poultry meat, eggs or poultry by-products subject to sanitary control and immediately notify the Regional SAG of the existence or sighting of dead or sick birds.

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://mestizos.cl/sag-confirma-caso-positivo-a-influenza-aviar-en-region-de-ohiggins/

SAG confirms a positive case of Avian Influenza in the O'Higgins Region
January 9, 2023

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reports that after analysis in its laboratory, it confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza of the H5N1 variant, in a pelican found in the urban area of Pichilemu, O'Higgins region, thus confirming that the virus continues to move to the south of the country in wild birds, without affecting backyard or industrial birds yet.

Faced with this new positive case, the SAG increased its alert level considering that the disease entered a region with intense poultry production, for which reason it is reinforcing surveillance work, especially in poultry and industry...

 

[Shiloh]

ource: https://www.elobservatodo.cl/notici...s-de-influenza-aviar-en-la-region-de-coquimbo

SAG reports a total of 4 cases of Avian Influenza in the Coquimbo region
13 January 2023
Authorities are reinforcing surveillance efforts in order to prevent further spread of the virus in the region.
The Observatory >

During a coordination table led by the Presidential Delegation of Coquimbo, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of the Coquimbo region reports that to date 4 positive cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been detected in wildlife, three of the cases in pelicans in the communes of La Serena and Coquimbo and one corresponding to a seagull in Isla Damas...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://laprensaaustral.cl/2023/01/...ion-de-nuble-se-sigue-expandiendo-en-el-pais/

They confirm the first case of avian influenza in the Ñuble Region: it continues to spread in the country
By The Austral Press Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Agricultural and Livestock Service confirmed the first case of avian influenza in the Ñuble Region. This was recorded on Boca Itata beach.

The authorities reiterated the call to the population to take extreme care measures and warn of any presence of birds with strange behavior.

The case of the H5N1 variant corresponds to a pelican found on Boca Itata beach, in the Trehuaco commune.

The regional director(s) of Sag, Gloria Cuevas, indicated that currently the disease only afflicts wild birds. In the same way, she called on the population not to touch species that present strange behavior.

"Don't handle them, don't take them anywhere, let us know on our communication channels, phone 2345100, which I answer 7 days a week," he added.

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://cooperativa.cl/noticias/pai...la-region-de-los-lagos/2023-02-12/172614.html

SAG confirmed the first case of avian influenza in the Los Lagos Region
Published:
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. | Digital Journalist: Cooperativa.cl
It is a Dominican gull chick found in the coastal area of Ancud.
The call to the public is to "strengthen security measures, avoiding contact with dead or injured birds," the authorities warned.

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) confirmed this Sunday, after analysis in its laboratories, the presence of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza of the H5N1 variant in a Dominican gull chick found in the coastal area of the city of Ancud, Region of The lakes.

This finding - warned the agency - shows that the virus continues to move towards the south of the country in wild birds.

"With the confirmation of the first positive case of avian influenza in Ancud, it is important to report that the related services have been working since January on different prevention, complaint and action measures, with the aim of strengthening biosecurity in our territory," said the presidential delegate. Regional, Giovanna Moreira...
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Chile detects first case of bird flu in a marine mammal

It was a sea lion of about 250 kilos with respiratory problems that was infected by the virus.

Chile /02.17.2023 11:14:01

Chilean health authorities detected the first positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a marine mammal, on a beach in the north of the South American country.

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) reported late on Thursday that the sea lion weighing about 250 kilos washed up with respiratory problems on a beach in the northern region of Antofagasta.

"The case corresponds to the variant of the virus that has already been detected in wild birds in 11 regions of the country , and that is also present in countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, among others," Sernapesca said in a statement.

"This is the first case of a marine mammal affected by this virus in Chile, before which Sernapesca, the body responsible for hydrobiological fauna, will activate its special protocol for stranding marine animals," he added.

The service explained that infections have previously been recorded in sea lions in the United States and Peru. Also in Chile it was detected in a penguin in Antofagasta.

In early January, the Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) had detected the virus in a wild bird in the central region of O'Higgins.

This week, Argentina and Uruguay confirmed the first cases of bird flu detected in wild birds, joining other countries in the region with the presence of the disease.

Avian Influenza is a contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds, without cure or treatment. Less commonly, viruses have also been isolated from mammalian species, as well as from humans.

Sernapesca pointed out that since the beginning of the HPAI emergency in Chile, it has been detected in 21 species of wild aquatic birds, with the pelican being the most affected .

https://www.milenio.com/internaciona...amifero-marino
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See also:

Chile: SERNAPESCA Announces Avian H5N1 Infection of a Sea Lion

https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...-of-a-sea-lion

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias...-positivo-a-influenza-aviar-en-santo/2023-02- 21/213804.html

SAG detected a positive black-necked swan for avian influenza in Santo Domingo
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:50 p.m.
The finding was made at the Waterfowl Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, where the sanitary protocol was immediately applied to prevent the spread of the disease.

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reported on Tuesday the discovery of a black-necked swan positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, at the Waterfowl Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, owned by Agrícola Tricao, located in the commune of Santo Domingo, Valparaiso Region.

Through a statement, the institution reported that the sanitary protocol indicated by the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA) for the control of the virus was applied immediately, in order to prevent the spread of the disease....

 

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

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4922

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
H5 (N untyped)

START DATE
2023/02/10

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Unusual host species

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/02/16

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_159511

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/02/24

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS

This is the first detection of avian influenza H5N1 in an unusual host in the national territory (marine mammal); sea lion Otaria flavescens is the affected species. Regarding organization, the National Directorate of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (SERNAPESCA) carries out the risk assessment and defines the actions to be implemented in each zone; Regional Directorates are responsible for implementing these measures. To date, the agent has not been detected in other marine mammals. Following the first detection of the pathogen, and based on the location where the affected animal got stranded, a disease control zone was defined along the coastline, where notification of stranded animals is reinforced with sectoral users and clinical and molecular surveillance is implemented in animals with signs and symptoms consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza, aimed at the early detection and timely control of the spread of the virus. In geographic areas that are not within this zone, passive surveillance will be maintained, focusing on the follow-up of reports.

...

NEW OUTBREAKS

OB_114649 - HIIAAP_1 - PLAYA EL HUASCAR
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
HIIAAP_1

START DATE
2023/02/10

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Antofagasta

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Antofagasta

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Antofagasta

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other

LOCATION
Playa el Huascar

Latitude, Longitude
-23.731944 , -70.439167

OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
-

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
South-American sea lion (WILD) NEW -1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL -1 1 0 0 0
...
https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4922

 

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Government statement



Tuesday February 28, 2023



The National Director of SERNAPESCA, Soledad Tapia Almonacid, confirmed the second positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a common sea lion in Antofagasta, after confirmation by the SAG laboratory, a reference organization for this type of analysis in the country.
“This is a second specimen, also registered in the city of Antofagasta, like the first positive case. This time, it was an adult female that washed up on La Rinconada beach, in the marine reserve of the same name. The specimen presented associated symptoms, that is: muscle spasms, respiratory distress and decay. Unfortunately this mammal died. Our professionals from the regional office of Antofagasta went in the company of the SAG to take samples, whose recent results showed positivity, confirming this second affected marine mammal," Tapia said.
This case also corresponds to the variant of the H5 virus that has already been detected in wild birds in 11 regions of the country, and that is present in countries such as the United States, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, among others.
"In this way we confirm two marine mammals that have died from avian influenza, and two penguins, seabirds that are also within our competence," said the national director of Sernapesca.
From the entity that supervises the fishing and aquaculture activity, they indicated that they have activated a special plan for this contingency, and that they are working in coordination with the Presidential Delegation of Antofagasta, the SAG, Minsal, SENAPRED, in addition to other regional and local authorities.
From SERNAPESCA they insisted on the call to the public not to touch or handle marine animals stranded alive or dead, to keep their distance and immediately inform SERNAPESCA through the line 800 320 032.

http://www.sernapesca.cl/noticias/s...itivo-de-influenza-aviar-en-lobo-marino-comun

 

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Chile - 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
4922

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
H5 (N untyped)

START DATE
2023/02/10

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Unusual host species

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/02/16

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 2

REPORT ID
FUR_159677

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/07

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS

This is the first detection of avian influenza H5N1 in an unusual host in the national territory (marine mammal); sea lion Otaria flavescens is the affected species. Regarding organization, the National Directorate of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (SERNAPESCA) carries out the risk assessment and defines the actions to be implemented in each zone; Regional Directorates are responsible for implementing these measures. To date, the agent has not been detected in other marine mammals. Following the first detection of the pathogen, and based on the location where the affected animal got stranded, a disease control zone was defined along the coastline, where notification of stranded animals is reinforced with sectoral users and clinical and molecular surveillance is implemented in animals with signs and symptoms consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza, aimed at the early detection and timely control of the spread of the virus. In geographic areas that are not within this zone, passive surveillance will be maintained, focusing on the follow-up of reports.

...
...
NEW OUTBREAKS

OB_115221 - HIIAAP_4 - HUMEDAL RIO LLUTA
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
HIIAAP_4

START DATE
2023/02/25

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica y Parinacota

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Arica

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other

LOCATION
Humedal Rio Lluta

Latitude, Longitude
-18.3975 , -70.336944

(Approximate location)
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
-

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Marine otter (WILD) NEW - 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL - 1 1 0 0 0

...


OB_115220 - HIIAAP_3 - PLAYA BOCA DEL DIABLO
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
HIIAAP_3

START DATE
2023/02/23

END DATE
-

DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
-

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Tarapacá

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Iquique

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Iquique

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Other

LOCATION
Playa Boca del Diablo

Latitude, Longitude
-21.18137 , -70.10237

(Approximate location)
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
-

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
-

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
South-American sea lion (WILD) NEW - 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL - 1 1 0 0 0
...

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED OUTBREAKS

OB_114723 - HIIAAP_2 - LA RINCONADA...
OB_114649 - HIIAAP_1 - PLAYA EL HUASCAR...
...
https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4922

 

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Not diagnosed yet but suspected......


Avian Flu: Four sea lions die on Antofagasta beach

March 7, 2023

[FONT=var(--Roboto)]Mayor Jonathan Velásquez calls not to go near Playa Amarilla before finding four dead sea lions that could correspond to cases of avian influenza.[/FONT]

[FONT=__Roboto_589592]This Tuesday the mayor of Antofagasta, Jonathan Velásquez, reported through a live broadcast on the discovery of four dead sea lions in the Playa Amarilla sector, which could correspond to cases of avian influenza in the area.[/FONT]

[FONT=__Roboto_589592]"I am in the Playa Amarilla sector with people from Sernapesca, they tell me that presumably there are sea lions on the beach and they are dead. There are already two cases here in the region of sea lions that have died, but more than anything this transmission is for that they do not approach the beach sector ", requested the communal authority.[/FONT]

[FONT=__Roboto_589592]Velásquez explained "as a municipality we are working, Sernapesca is working, the Health Seremi is working, the Municipal Cleaning Department is working, because these little wolves have to make a ditch, cleaning personnel have to come and the most important thing is don't come near."[/FONT]

more...

https://www.antofagasta.tv/categoria...ya-antofagasta

 

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This is an otter.


Sernapesca reports the first case of Avian Influenza in the Lontra feline species, popularly known as chungungo

Tuesday March 7, 2023



The National Director of SERNAPESCA, Soledad Tapia Almonacid, delivered a new report on the situation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in marine species in Chile.

“Over the weekend we were notified by the Agricultural and Livestock Service regarding a positive result for bird flu, after the laboratory results, in a chungungo stranded in Arica. This male specimen stranded dead in the vicinity of the Lluta River wetland near Las Machas beach along with other birds in the same condition, for which reason the procedure was started on suspicion with the corresponding sampling jointly with the SAG." Tapia indicated .

This is the first specimen of the Lontra felina species officially affected in our country by this bird flu. This is added to the confirmation of a third common sea lion specimen with a positive result, this time in the Tarapacá region. The balance to date indicates that there are 4 marine mammals that have been registered with HPAI positivity. "Let's remember that until last week it was focused on the Antofagasta region, with two specimens of sea lions and two penguins, and today we already have confirmation of specimens of affected marine mammals in the Arica and Parinacota, and Tarapacá regions," confirmed the national director of Sernapesca.
This case (chungungo) also corresponds to the variant of the H5 virus that has already been detected in wild birds in 12 regions of the country, and that is present in countries of the northern and southern hemispheres.

From the entity that oversees fishing and aquaculture activity, SERNAPESCA, they indicated that they have activated a special plan to address this contingency, on the one hand, a territorial deployment that consists of a special surveillance system in coastal areas identified as at risk, and, on the other, On the other hand, to strengthen the complaints attention system, in order to determine early cases of Avian Influenza in marine animals. In addition, work is being done in coordination with the Presidential Delegations of the regions of the northern zone where positive cases have been evidenced, the SAG, MINSAL, SENAPRED, and other regional and local authorities, such as Illustrious Municipalities.

Complementary to the measures indicated above, SERNAPESCA together with the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture, SUBPESCA, since February of this year have carried out collaborative work at the level of authorities and with expert technical teams, in order to safeguard the health of those who carry out various jobs associated with artisanal fishing and other sectoral agents that cohabit with marine species susceptible to contagion with avian influenza, or that maintain higher levels of interactions with marine fauna, through the coordination of a series of training workshops, especially in places identified as high risk. “Through our regional directorates and the fishing zones of the Undersecretary, we are going to train our users in biosecurity measures, to avoid hazardous handling. Our interest is that men and women of the sea remain safe,” said Tapia.

From SERNAPESCA they insisted on the call to the public not to touch or handle marine animals stranded alive or dead, keep their distance and report immediately through the line 800 320 032.

http://www.sernapesca.cl/noticias/se...a-popularmente

 

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03/09/23 AT 17:51

First positive case of avian influenza in a penguin is reported in Coquimbo

With this, there are already 4 regions that have registered marine fauna protected by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Law with positivity to avian influenza.


First positive case of avian influenza in a penguin is reported in Coquimbo

NATIONAL
03/09/23 AT 17:51
PINGUINO WEB 1
530With this, there are already 4 regions that have registered marine fauna protected by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Law with positivity to avian influenza.


The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service delivered a new report on the situation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (IAAP) in marine species in Chile.

"After the laboratory results of the sampling of a penguin stranded on Morrillos beach in Coquimbo, we received the notification of a new positive case. It is a specimen of Humboldt penguin, male, adult who was alive with symptoms associated with avian influenza, so the joint procedure with the SAG was initiated," explained Esteban Donoso, National Deputy Director of Sernapesca.

...https://elpinguino.com/noticia/2023...de-influenza-aviar-en-un-pinguino-en-coquimbo

 

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In the Valparaíso Region, the positives reach 35 and 28 of them have affected pelicans.

March 08, 2023 | 09:40

The influenza or avian influenza H5N1 has been on the rise, registering only in the Province of San Antonio 13 cases, which have focused on wild birds and not poultry or backyard, that is, chickens and turkeys are out of danger for the moment. In the Valparaíso Region, the positives reach 35 cases and have mostly affected pelicans.

... https://www.soychile.cl/san-antonio/sociedad/2023/03/08/802350/sag-confirma-13-casos-gripeaviar.html

 

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Chile - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 6

GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
ZONE

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed

EVENT ID
4775

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
2022/12/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in a zone or a compartment

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-

CONFIRMATION DATE
2022/12/07

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE
-

SELF-DECLARATION
NO

REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 6

REPORT ID
FUR_159780

REPORT REFERENCE
-

REPORT DATE
2023/03/13

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT
-

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Contact with wild species

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS

Since the last report, cases have been observed in wild birds and outbreaks have continued to appear in backyard birds (non-commercial) in inland areas of the country; they are associated with water sources such as ponds or dams, with some cases in clustered populations due to outdoor rearing and overnight housing in poultry houses. Additionally, new positive wild species have continued to be detected and have been included into the OMSA list.

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NEW OUTBREAKS

OB_115655 - PLAYA PENCO...
OB_115654 - LLANCAHUITO...
OB_115652 - RUCAPEQUEN, CHILLAN VIEJO...

UPDATED OUTBREAKS

OB_113343 - HUMEDAL BOCA ITATA...
OB_115048 - CENTRO DE RESCATE FUNDO TRICAO...
OB_110554 - PLAYA DE MEJILLONES - PLAYA DE MEJILLONES...

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED OUTBREAKS

OB_110563 - PUNTA PATACHE - PUERTO PATACHE...
OB_115054 - PLAYA Y CALETA BAHÍA CHIPANA
OB_115053 - ESTERO EL YALI
OB_115052 - PUERTO ALDEA
OB_115051 - PLAYA PELLUHUE
OB_115050 - PLAYA PULLAY
OB_115049 - PLAYA SEREMEÑO
OB_115047 - ISLA LOCOS
OB_115046 - SPR PLAYA COLCURA
OB_115045 - PLAYA LOBERIA
OB_115044 - SPU PUENTE INDUSTRIAL HUALPEN
OB_115043 - PLAYA COLIUMO
OB_115042 - CASA EN CENTRO DE ANCUD
OB_113275 - CALETA SAN MARCOS
OB_113270 - MEJILLONES NORTE
OB_113342 - PLAYA LOS MOLLES
OB_113341 - PLAYA LOS VILOS
OB_113339 - PLAYA TANUMÉ
OB_113337 - DESEMBOCADURA RIO LOA
OB_113335 - PLAYA DE HORCON
OB_113333 - PLAYA CALABOZOS DE CONSTITUCION
OB_113332 - PLAYA PUPUYA
OB_113331 - PLAZA VILLA ALTO PUCARA
OB_113326 - PLAYA GRANDE. CALETA CHAÑARAL DE ACEITUNO
OB_113325 - PLAYA BLANCA
OB_113324 - PLAYA LAS LISAS
OB_113321 - PASAJE BELLAMAR NORTE 97
OB_113320 - PLAYA TUNQUEN
OB_113317 - PAN DE AZUCAR
OB_113316 - PISAGUA
OB_113314 - PLAYA GUANAQUEROS. SECTOR CAMPING
OB_113313 - PLAYA AVENIDA DEL MAR
OB_113312 - PLAYA FLAMENCO
OB_113296 - BAHIA NUESTRA SEÑORA
OB_113292 - MUELLE HISTÓRICO - CALETA DE PESCADORES
OB_113290 - CEMENTERIO MUNICIPAL DE TOCOPILLA
OB_113274 - PLAYA LAS MACHAS
OB_110555 - PLAYA CALETA VITOR - PLAYA CALETA VITOR
OB_110125 - HUMEDAL RÍO LLUTA - HUMEDAL DEL RÍO LLUTA
OB_113279 - CENTINELA
OB_113272 - PLAYA PUNTA ITATA
OB_113249 - PLAYA BLANCA
OB_110558 - HUMEDAL CAMARONES - PLAYA CAMARONES
OB_110553 - CIUDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA, MONUMENTO LA PORTADA - MONUMENTO LA PORTADA
OB_110552 - CIUDAD DE IQUIQUE, CALLE ZEGERS ESQUINA BARROS ARANA, FRENTE A ESCUELA SANTA MARIA - CALLE ZEGERS ESQUINA BARROS ARANA, IQUIQUE
OB_113837 - PLAYA PUREMA - ZBCS_52
OB_113336 - PLAYA BLANCA. PARQUE NACIONAL LLANOS DE CHALLE
OB_113396 - SECTOR COSTERO PELLUHUE
OB_113315 - MATANCILLA
OB_113345 - PLAYA PUERTECILLO
OB_113344 - PLAYA COLMUYAO
OB_113340 - CALETA DUAO
OB_113338 - PLAYA CHICA CARTAGENA
OB_113334 - PLAYA AMARILLA
OB_113330 - PLAYA LOS LILENES
OB_113329 - PIEDRA AZUL. CARRIZAL BAJO
OB_113328 - ISLA DAMAS
OB_113327 - CLUSTER EL CAÑON. LA PESCA
OB_113323 - PUERTO GUACOLDA I Y II
OB_113322 - PLAYA CACHAGUA
OB_113319 - PLAYA CIFUNCHO
OB_113318 - PLAYA DE BARRANQUILLA
OB_111936 - PUNTA PATACHE, REGIÓN DE TARAPACÁ - PUNTA PATACHE

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4775

 

[Treyfish]

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