The government of Minas Gerais decreed on Tuesday (27) state of animal health after confirmation of cases of aviary flu in wild birds and risk of dissemination of the disease in the state.
The decision came after confirmation of cases of high pathogenicity (IAAP) avianza influenza in birds created in the city of Matheus Leme, metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte.
According to the deputy governor of Minas Gerais, Mateus Simões, the preliminary analysis indicates that contamination occurred through contact with migratory birds. This hypothesis emphasizes the complexity of disease control, since migratory routes can facilitate the spread of the virus over long distances.
In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed this type of dissemination in Minas Gerais.
“These records show that the disease is being introduced by migratory birds that fly over the Brazilian territory. Some of these birds arrive contaminated and end up contributing to the spread of the virus,” said the folder.
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Currently, Brazil faces a delicate situation in relation to aviary flu. In addition to the case confirmed in Minas Gerais, there are two other confirmed cases in Sapucaia do Sul and Montenegro, both in Rio Grande do Sul.
The latter stands out for being the first case identified in a commercial farm in the country.
Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Carlos Fávaro, announced that the focus of Avian flu, identified in the municipality of Montenegro, is contained.
In addition to confirmed cases, 11 suspicions are under investigation in different states, including Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Ceará, Tocantins, Pará and Amazonas. This broad geographical distribution demonstrates the potential scope of the disease and the need for surveillance throughout the national territory.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, within 10 kilometers of the affected farm, 540 rural establishments were identified, and all have already been surveyed, and in addition to the Focus Granja, two more work with commercial poultry.
Containment measures
With the confirmation of the case in Minas Gerais, sanitary authorities implemented sanitary barriers and restrictive measures to limit the circulation of the virus. These actions are crucial to protecting both commercial poultry and wild birds.
The Ministry of Agriculture maintains a constant monitoring of the situation, with a special focus on nine states where suspected or confirmed cases were reported.
Collaboration between the federal, state and municipal spheres is critical to an effective response to the threat of aviary flu.
The situation requires continuous attention and coordinated action of animal health authorities, as well as the population’s cooperation to report suspicious cases and follow biosafety guidelines.
Active surveillance and preventive measures are essential to contain the spread of the disease and protect both animal health and Brazilian poultry industry.
