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    Highly deadly avian influenza has been detected in Estonia

    • Last Update: 2021-02-24
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    The avian influenza virus H5N8 has been detected in swans around Tallinn, the Baltic News Agency reported on February 12.
    Estonia's Agriculture and Food Administration said authorities inspect poultry, wild birds and waterfowl every year and have not previously detected bird flu.
    is the first time such a virus has been detected in Estonia.
    highly pathogenic avian influenza is one of the most dangerous animal diseases, leading to a large number of diseases and deaths in birds.
    strain does not pose a threat to humans, but can cause economic losses.
    poultry should be kept indoors to avoid infection because there are no corresponding vaccinations or therapeutic drugs.
    in the event of a disease, live poultry must be inactived under the supervision of the competent authorities and feed, feed containers, garbage and other materials that may be contaminated with the virus must be properly treated or destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus.
    can only be brought into the breeding ground after the animals have been completely cleaned and disinfected.
    main symptoms of avian influenza are swelling of the crown, pituitary and facial areas, loss of appetite, drowsiness and diarrhea, and a sharp decline in egg production.
    birds can breathe, their crowns and drooping may turn blue.
    to protect poultry, poultry keepers are advised to keep birds indoors as far as possible to avoid contact with wild birds.
    unauthorized persons are prohibited from approaching them, and hands must be washed and clothes and shoes changed before feeding.
    provide a veterinary health certificate for the import of poultry and hatching eggs from abroad.
    if a fresh waterfowl carcasses, such as geese or swans, a large number of dead wild birds or dead birds of prey are found, call the hotline to inform the authorities.
    Avian influenza has been detected in 27 European countries, including Belgium, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Ukraine.
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