Spain: Bird Flu Detected in Mink Farm for the First Time
Bird flu has appeared for the first time on a Spanish mink farm. The outbreak highlights the danger of virus transmission on fur farms.
Bird Flu in Minks in Galicia
Bird flu is a highly pathogenic disease caused by influenza A virus. The first known outbreak on a mink farm was recently reported in Galicia, Spain.
Researchers have published a report in the journal Eurosurveillance describing an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in farmed minks that occurred in October 2022 in the municipality of Carral in the province of La Coruña.
Current Situation
On 18 January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the most recent bird flu outbreak had infected a total of 5’821 wild birds, 57.8 million poultry, and one human.
The spread of bird flu on mink farms once again highlights the risks of fur farming for the environment and public health. More on the topics of Wildlife and Animal Welfare.
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