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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (144): South Africa (WC), HPAI H5N8, bird park
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- South AfricaStaff are pulling together after an outbreak of avian influenza at Africa's largest bird park situated in Cape Town.At least 62 cases of the deadly H5N8 influenza strain which include an outbreak among poultry and non-poultry animals have been reported throughout the country since June [2017]. That's according to the latest data submitted by the Department of Agriculture to the World Organisation for Animal Health.The World of Birds, which houses 2500 birds, has Read more [...]
