North America – Avian Influenza (AI)

Avian Influenza (AI)

20/10/2022

Species Birds

United States WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N4 at a backyard producer premises in Teton County, Montana. The detected Eurasian lineage goose/Guangdong clade 2.3.4.4b is highly pathogenic for poultry. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI H5N4 in poultry in the United States.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

21/10/2022

Species Birds

Mexico WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Metepec. H5N1 was identified in a Gyrfalcon in one of the migratory wild bird corridors crossing the country, and represents the first isolation of a HPAI H5N1 strain in Mexico.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

21/10/2022

Species Birds

Mexico WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in the municipality of Morelos. The virus was detected in a blue-winged teal that did not show clinical signs, during active epidemiological surveillance of avian influenza in wild birds.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

16/12/2022

Species Chicken

Mexico WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on various poultry farms.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

16/12/2022

Species Birds

Canada WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5. H5N6 and H5N1 viruses were identified in various wild bird cases in various areas including Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Wildlife surveillance and the Canadian Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

05/01/2023

Species Birds

Honduras WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in wild birds in La Ceiba, Atlántida.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

24/01/2023

Species Birds

Costa Rica WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in brown pelican in Cahuita.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

09/02/2023

Species Birds

Cuba WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Jardín zoológico de La Habanam identified in chickens, common geese and sparrowhawks.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

16/02/2023

Species Birds

Guatemala WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Izabal, found in a brown pelican.

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Avian Influenza (AI)

17/02/2023

Species Not Available

Nicaragua The Institute of Agricultural Protection and Health (IPSA) of Nicaragua informed WOAH that a national simulation exercise on Avian Influenza will take place from 13 to 17 March 2023 in the city of Granada as part of the continuous training process of the Nicaraguan Veterinary Services.

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