Avian Influenza (AI)

WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in a South-American sea lion at Playa el Huascar. This is the first detection of avian influenza H5N1 in an unusual host in the national territory (marine mammal). To date, the agent has not been detected in other marine mammals.

WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in a South-American sea lion at Playa el Huascar. This is the first detection of avian influenza H5N1 in an unusual host in the national territory (marine mammal). To date, the agent has not been detected in other marine mammals.

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.

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.