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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (182): Saudi Arabia (RI) poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread

Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Saudi ArabiaThe infectious bird flu disease (H5N8) has spread to 2 new governorates in the province of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. New cases of the avian influenza were discovered at Al-Quaiya and Dharma.The H5N8 disease was 1st discovered at Al-Aziziya Market before hitting the governorates of Al-Kharj and Huraimila.The Ministry of the Environment, Water and Agriculture reported 8 new cases at a poultry project in Riyadh, which led to the culling of 85 627 birds. The authorities Read more [...]