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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (129): Switzerland, HPAI H5N8, swan

Avian Influenza H5N8 -- SwitzerlandTwo new cases of bird flu have been reported in western Switzerland, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) said in a statement on Tuesday [15 Aug 2017].Two swans were found dead on 10 Aug [2017] at Lake Neuchatel near Yverdon-les-Bains close to the French border. Tests showed they died of bird flu virus H5N8, the FSVO said, adding that it was still being determined whether there were other cases.--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[HPAI H5N8 continues to Read more [...]