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Spain - High pathogenicity avian influenza in poultry 2025-2026
- Thread starter Lance
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Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/he...rts-bird-flu-outbreak-turkey-farm-2025-07-18/
Spain reports bird flu outbreak on turkey farm
By Reuters
July 18, 202510:27 AM EDTUpdated 5 hours ago
PARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - Spain has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a fattening turkey farm in the southwestern region of Extremadura, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said, citing Spanish authorities...
...The outbreak killed almost the entire flock of 6,895 turkeys, with the 10 surviving birds slaughtered as a precaution, the report said.
Spain reports bird flu outbreak on turkey farm
By Reuters
July 18, 202510:27 AM EDTUpdated 5 hours ago
PARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - Spain has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a fattening turkey farm in the southwestern region of Extremadura, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said, citing Spanish authorities...
...The outbreak killed almost the entire flock of 6,895 turkeys, with the 10 surviving birds slaughtered as a precaution, the report said.
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Translation Google
MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A TURKEY FARM IN BADAJOZ
(07/18/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Extremadura reported today, July 18, 2025, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), serotype H5N1, on a turkey farm located in the municipality of Ahillones, Azuaga region, Badajoz province, Extremadura.
This farm has approximately 7,000 60-day-old birds.
The suspicion of the disease arose from the detection and communication on July 16 to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Regional Government of Extremadura of compatible clinical symptoms and an abnormal increase in mortality over the preceding days. The SVO visited the farm that same day and took official samples from the farm. The samples were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 was confirmed.
...
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Map 1: Location of the HPAI outbreak in poultry in Ahillones, Badajoz province
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https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...ntos-de-noticias/nota-focos-ia-18.07.2025.pdf
MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A TURKEY FARM IN BADAJOZ
(07/18/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Extremadura reported today, July 18, 2025, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), serotype H5N1, on a turkey farm located in the municipality of Ahillones, Azuaga region, Badajoz province, Extremadura.
This farm has approximately 7,000 60-day-old birds.
The suspicion of the disease arose from the detection and communication on July 16 to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Regional Government of Extremadura of compatible clinical symptoms and an abnormal increase in mortality over the preceding days. The SVO visited the farm that same day and took official samples from the farm. The samples were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 was confirmed.
...
(screenshot)
Map 1: Location of the HPAI outbreak in poultry in Ahillones, Badajoz province
...
https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...ntos-de-noticias/nota-focos-ia-18.07.2025.pdf
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Hong Kong - Center For Food Safety
Import of poultry meat and products from Badajoz Province of Extremadura in Spain suspended
Ends/Monday, July 21, 2025
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (July 21) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Badajoz Province of Extremadura in Spain, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 10 tonnes of frozen poultry meat, and about 20 000 poultry eggs from Spain in the first three months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the Spanish authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Monday, July 21, 2025
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250721_11700.html
Import of poultry meat and products from Badajoz Province of Extremadura in Spain suspended
Ends/Monday, July 21, 2025
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (July 21) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Badajoz Province of Extremadura in Spain, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 10 tonnes of frozen poultry meat, and about 20 000 poultry eggs from Spain in the first three months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the Spanish authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Monday, July 21, 2025
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250721_11700.html
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated]
7/28/25
Alcolea del Tajo
An outbreak of avian flu has been detected on a chicken farm in Alcolea del Tajo
Agricultura aclara que el brote "no supone un riesgo para la salud pública para la población general"
Avian influenza outbreak on a breeding hen farm in Alcolea del Tajo, Toledo. It has been detected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development, which has declared the detection of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
According to a statement from the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete has confirmed the presence of the virus, a strain of HPAI subtype H5N1, on this farm.
The outbreak was detected on a farm with 50,000 breeding hens, where the disease was suspected due to an abnormal increase in animal mortality.
The possible origin of the outbreak is still under investigation, although direct or indirect contact with wild birds is considered the most likely source.
The immobilization of the affected farm has been ordered.
The Regional Ministry ordered the immediate immobilization of the affected farm from the moment the outbreak was suspected and the conduct of an epidemiological survey to determine the possible origin and the farms at risk due to the movement of people and vehicles. In addition, all chickens were culled.
A restricted zone has been established, consisting of a protection zone and a surveillance zone measuring three and ten kilometers respectively. Clinical inspection visits are being carried out and samples are being taken, if necessary, from the poultry farms located within the zone.
Surveillance and biosecurity measures have been strengthened, and the movement of birds and other poultry products is restricted.
The Regional Government has stated that the outbreak "does not pose a public health risk to the general population" because there is no risk associated with the consumption of poultry or eggs, and the risk to workers is low.
Throughout this process, the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development has been in communication with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, as well as with the Regional Ministry of Health.
https://www.cmmedia.es/noticias/cas...gripe-aviar-granja-gallinas-alcolea-tajo.html
7/28/25
Alcolea del Tajo
An outbreak of avian flu has been detected on a chicken farm in Alcolea del Tajo
Agricultura aclara que el brote "no supone un riesgo para la salud pública para la población general"
Avian influenza outbreak on a breeding hen farm in Alcolea del Tajo, Toledo. It has been detected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development, which has declared the detection of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
According to a statement from the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete has confirmed the presence of the virus, a strain of HPAI subtype H5N1, on this farm.
The outbreak was detected on a farm with 50,000 breeding hens, where the disease was suspected due to an abnormal increase in animal mortality.
The possible origin of the outbreak is still under investigation, although direct or indirect contact with wild birds is considered the most likely source.
The immobilization of the affected farm has been ordered.
The Regional Ministry ordered the immediate immobilization of the affected farm from the moment the outbreak was suspected and the conduct of an epidemiological survey to determine the possible origin and the farms at risk due to the movement of people and vehicles. In addition, all chickens were culled.
A restricted zone has been established, consisting of a protection zone and a surveillance zone measuring three and ten kilometers respectively. Clinical inspection visits are being carried out and samples are being taken, if necessary, from the poultry farms located within the zone.
Surveillance and biosecurity measures have been strengthened, and the movement of birds and other poultry products is restricted.
The Regional Government has stated that the outbreak "does not pose a public health risk to the general population" because there is no risk associated with the consumption of poultry or eggs, and the risk to workers is low.
Throughout this process, the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development has been in communication with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, as well as with the Regional Ministry of Health.
https://www.cmmedia.es/noticias/cas...gripe-aviar-granja-gallinas-alcolea-tajo.html
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Hong Kong
Import of poultry meat and products from Province of Toledo of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain suspended
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (July 29) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Province of Toledo of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 50 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 50 000 poultry eggs from Spain in the first six months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the Spanish authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:45
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202507/29/P2025072900804.htm
Import of poultry meat and products from Province of Toledo of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain suspended
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (July 29) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Province of Toledo of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 50 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 50 000 poultry eggs from Spain in the first six months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the Spanish authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:45
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202507/29/P2025072900804.htm
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Translation Google
MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND
FOOD
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A POULTRY FARM IN HUELVA
(04/09/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Andalusia (Government of Andalusia) today reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), serotype H5N1, on a poultry farm located in the municipality of El Cerro de Andévalo, in the region of Andévalo Oriental (Valverde del Camino), province of Huelva, Andalusia. See map 1.
This is a farm with a population of approximately 8,000 poultry. The suspicion of the disease arose from the detection and communication on September 1st to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Andalusian Regional Government of compatible clinical symptoms and an abnormal increase in mortality over the previous two days. The SVO visited the farm that same day and took official samples from the farm. The samples were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Directorate General of Agricultural and Food Production Health and Animal Welfare, Subdirectorate General of Animal Health, Hygiene and Traceability, in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 has been confirmed.
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https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...ntos-de-noticias/nota-focos-ia-04-09-2025.pdf
MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND
FOOD
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE-GENERAL
OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A POULTRY FARM IN HUELVA
(04/09/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Andalusia (Government of Andalusia) today reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), serotype H5N1, on a poultry farm located in the municipality of El Cerro de Andévalo, in the region of Andévalo Oriental (Valverde del Camino), province of Huelva, Andalusia. See map 1.
This is a farm with a population of approximately 8,000 poultry. The suspicion of the disease arose from the detection and communication on September 1st to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Andalusian Regional Government of compatible clinical symptoms and an abnormal increase in mortality over the previous two days. The SVO visited the farm that same day and took official samples from the farm. The samples were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Directorate General of Agricultural and Food Production Health and Animal Welfare, Subdirectorate General of Animal Health, Hygiene and Traceability, in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 has been confirmed.
...
https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...ntos-de-noticias/nota-focos-ia-04-09-2025.pdf
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Screenshots:
(Image translated by Google)
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https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...cias/nota-foco-iaap-y-sospecha-08-09-2025.pdf
(Image translated by Google)
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https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...cias/nota-foco-iaap-y-sospecha-08-09-2025.pdf
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Translation Google
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE GENERAL OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A LAYING HENS FARM IN VALLADOLID
(09/19/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Castilla y León reported today, September 19, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, on a laying hen farm with a population of approximately 760,000 birds, located in the municipality of Olmedo, in the region Olmedo, in the province of Valladolid. See Map 1.
Map 1: Location of the HPAI outbreak in poultry in Olmedo, province of Valladolid.
Suspicion arose on September 17th when a slight increase in mortality on the farm was detected and reported to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Regional Government of Castile and León. The SVO visited the farm that same day and proceeded to preventatively immobilize the farm, conduct an epidemiological survey, and take official samples, which were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for avian influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 has been confirmed.
...
https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...tos-de-noticias/nota-foco-ia-19-sept-2025.pdf
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF AGRO-FOOD PRODUCTION HEALTH AND ANIMAL WELFARE
SUBDIRECTORATE GENERAL OF ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE AND TRACEABILITY
DETECTION OF AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI) H5N1 ON A LAYING HENS FARM IN VALLADOLID
(09/19/2025)
The veterinary authorities of the Regional Government of Castilla y León reported today, September 19, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, on a laying hen farm with a population of approximately 760,000 birds, located in the municipality of Olmedo, in the region Olmedo, in the province of Valladolid. See Map 1.
Map 1: Location of the HPAI outbreak in poultry in Olmedo, province of Valladolid.
Suspicion arose on September 17th when a slight increase in mortality on the farm was detected and reported to the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Regional Government of Castile and León. The SVO visited the farm that same day and proceeded to preventatively immobilize the farm, conduct an epidemiological survey, and take official samples, which were sent to the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) in Algete, as the National Reference Laboratory for avian influenza in Spain, where the presence of HPAI subtype H5N1 has been confirmed.
...
https://www.mapa.gob.es/dam/mapa/co...tos-de-noticias/nota-foco-ia-19-sept-2025.pdf
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated, emphasis is mine]
September 20, 2025
Largest outbreak of the year confirmed in Spain
The Junta de Castilla y León has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) at a laying hen farm in Olmedo (Valladolid province). Approximately 760,000 birds are affected and must now be slaughtered according to the health and veterinary authorities.
The Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete (Madrid) confirmed the samples after the farm itself reported a significant mortality rate. The facility was shut down as a precautionary measure on September 17.
Protection and exclusion zones established
To prevent the spread, authorities have established a three-kilometer-radius exclusion zone and a ten-kilometer-radius surveillance zone. Strict controls apply to poultry farms and animal transport within these zones.
continued: https://nachrichten.es/vogelgrippe-...0-000-legehennen-muessen-geschlachtet-werden/
September 20, 2025
Largest outbreak of the year confirmed in Spain
The Junta de Castilla y León has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) at a laying hen farm in Olmedo (Valladolid province). Approximately 760,000 birds are affected and must now be slaughtered according to the health and veterinary authorities.
The Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete (Madrid) confirmed the samples after the farm itself reported a significant mortality rate. The facility was shut down as a precautionary measure on September 17.
Protection and exclusion zones established
To prevent the spread, authorities have established a three-kilometer-radius exclusion zone and a ten-kilometer-radius surveillance zone. Strict controls apply to poultry farms and animal transport within these zones.
continued: https://nachrichten.es/vogelgrippe-...0-000-legehennen-muessen-geschlachtet-werden/
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated, emphasis is mine]
19 de septiembre de 2025
The control protocol has been activated due to an outbreak of avian flu on a chicken farm in Olmedo with 760,000 birds.
,Excerpt
https://valladolidplural.com/activa...tacion-de-gallinas-en-olmedo-con-760000-aves/
19 de septiembre de 2025
The control protocol has been activated due to an outbreak of avian flu on a chicken farm in Olmedo with 760,000 birds.
,Excerpt
https://valladolidplural.com/activa...tacion-de-gallinas-en-olmedo-con-760000-aves/
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated]
Valladolid. 20.09.2025
Valladolid veterinarians affirm that it is "very rare" for avian flu to affect people after the Olmedo case.
Excerpt:
Valladolid. 20.09.2025
Valladolid veterinarians affirm that it is "very rare" for avian flu to affect people after the Olmedo case.
Excerpt:
https://www.diariodevalladolid.es/v...ional-gripe-aviar-afecte-personas-olmedo.html
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated, emphasis is mine]
Excerpt:
The SVOs of the Regional Government of Castile and León immediately adopted the following control measures in accordance with European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687:
· Immediate immobilization of the affected farm and those located within a 10-km radius from the moment of suspicion on September 17, 2025.
· Ongoing culling of birds from the affected farm and official destruction of carcasses, feed, and other contumacious materials that could carry the virus, as established in the SANDACH regulations.
· Conducting an epidemiological survey to determine the possible origin of the outbreak and identify potential risks due to epidemiological links with the affected farm due to the movement of vehicles, products, or workers.
· Establishment of a restriction zone around the outbreak: a 3-km protection zone and a 3-10-km surveillance zone. There are five commercial farms within a 3-km radius, and another twelve within a 3- to 10-km radius. All of them have been immobilized, biosecurity measures have been strengthened, and they are being inspected by the SVO (Official Service of the Veterinary Hospital).
The RASVE reported that this is the sixth outbreak of HPAI H5N1 reported in Spain in poultry in 2025, following the outbreaks detected in Badajoz (1), Huelva (2), Toledo (1), and Guadalajara (1).
Map 2: Location of HPAI outbreaks in wild, captive, and poultry birds reported in Spain in 2025.
https://www.qcom.es/gripe-aviar/agr...lmedo-valladolid_73489_3072_77018_0_1_in.html
Excerpt:
The SVOs of the Regional Government of Castile and León immediately adopted the following control measures in accordance with European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687:
· Immediate immobilization of the affected farm and those located within a 10-km radius from the moment of suspicion on September 17, 2025.
· Ongoing culling of birds from the affected farm and official destruction of carcasses, feed, and other contumacious materials that could carry the virus, as established in the SANDACH regulations.
· Conducting an epidemiological survey to determine the possible origin of the outbreak and identify potential risks due to epidemiological links with the affected farm due to the movement of vehicles, products, or workers.
· Establishment of a restriction zone around the outbreak: a 3-km protection zone and a 3-10-km surveillance zone. There are five commercial farms within a 3-km radius, and another twelve within a 3- to 10-km radius. All of them have been immobilized, biosecurity measures have been strengthened, and they are being inspected by the SVO (Official Service of the Veterinary Hospital).
The RASVE reported that this is the sixth outbreak of HPAI H5N1 reported in Spain in poultry in 2025, following the outbreaks detected in Badajoz (1), Huelva (2), Toledo (1), and Guadalajara (1).
Map 2: Location of HPAI outbreaks in wild, captive, and poultry birds reported in Spain in 2025.
https://www.qcom.es/gripe-aviar/agr...lmedo-valladolid_73489_3072_77018_0_1_in.html
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[translated]
Madrid activates protocol due to a bird flu outbreak on a farm in Valdemoro with 450,000 chickens.
1/10/2025
The Community of Madrid announced this Wednesday that it has activated an action protocol following the confirmation of an outbreak of "highly pathogenic" avian influenza (subtype H5N1) on a farm in the town of Valdemoro, affecting approximately 450,000 hens spread across five buildings, four of them in cages and one on the ground.
The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and the Interior confirmed in a statement that the relevant measures have already been adopted, while also clarifying that this is a type of zoonosis that is only transmitted to humans "in very exceptional cases" and cannot be acquired through cooked poultry, eggs, or processed products.
-snip-
Furthermore, they have indicated that the clinical picture of avian flu is similar to flu syndrome—nasal congestion, malaise, muscle pain, fever, cough, and sore throat—although the risk of contracting avian flu after occupational exposure is "low."
Despite this, the General Directorate of Public Health has insisted on recommending that all workers on poultry and pig farms be vaccinated against seasonal flu every season, an instruction sent "to all farms in the region in order to protect workers."
https://www.eleconomista.es/actuali...otacion-en-valdemoro-con-450000-gallinas.html
Madrid activates protocol due to a bird flu outbreak on a farm in Valdemoro with 450,000 chickens.
1/10/2025
The Community of Madrid announced this Wednesday that it has activated an action protocol following the confirmation of an outbreak of "highly pathogenic" avian influenza (subtype H5N1) on a farm in the town of Valdemoro, affecting approximately 450,000 hens spread across five buildings, four of them in cages and one on the ground.
The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and the Interior confirmed in a statement that the relevant measures have already been adopted, while also clarifying that this is a type of zoonosis that is only transmitted to humans "in very exceptional cases" and cannot be acquired through cooked poultry, eggs, or processed products.
-snip-
Furthermore, they have indicated that the clinical picture of avian flu is similar to flu syndrome—nasal congestion, malaise, muscle pain, fever, cough, and sore throat—although the risk of contracting avian flu after occupational exposure is "low."
Despite this, the General Directorate of Public Health has insisted on recommending that all workers on poultry and pig farms be vaccinated against seasonal flu every season, an instruction sent "to all farms in the region in order to protect workers."
https://www.eleconomista.es/actuali...otacion-en-valdemoro-con-450000-gallinas.html