A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak has affected five commercial chicken farms in the Western Cape. | nickymccain
A highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak has affected five commercial chicken farms in the Western Cape.The outbreak was first recorded in April at a farm in the Swartland area.A highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak has affected five commercial chicken farms in the Western Cape.
"The department would like to reassure consumers that commercial poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat. Care should, however, be taken when preparing food to avoid other food-borne pathogens," Ngcobo added. Ngcobo added that the department encouraged poultry farmers, including those who keep birds for non-commercial reasons, to"adhere to strict biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction of HPAI".We also urge farmers and individuals to report any suspected outbreak to the responsible private or state veterinarian.R60 million would go toward preventing and controlling animal diseases The province battled severe avian flu outbreaks in 2021.
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