[Information Sharing] Weekly Update on International Animal Disease Outbreaks (November 10–16)

Source: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

1. Seven Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars Reported in Hungary

On November 10 and 12, Hungary reported seven outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs in three areas, including Komárom-Esztergom County, resulting in the infection and death of nine wild pigs.

2. Sixty-seven African swine fever outbreaks in wild pigs reported in Bulgaria

On November 10 and 14, Bulgaria reported 67 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs across six regions, including Varna Province, resulting in the infection and death of 89 wild pigs.

3. Two Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars in Estonia

On November 12, Estonia reported two outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs in Rapla County and another locality, resulting in the death of two infected wild pigs.

4. Seven Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars Reported in Italy

On November 13, Italy reported seven outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs in two regions, including the Tuscany Region, resulting in the infection and death of seven wild pigs.

5. Two outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs and two in domestic pigs have occurred in Serbia.

On November 14, Serbia reported two outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs and two in domestic pigs in Belgrade and two other locations, resulting in the death of four wild pigs and two domestic pigs due to infection, with nine additional animals culled.

6. Eight Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars Reported in Poland

On November 14, Poland reported eight outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boars in two regions, including Lubusz Province, resulting in the infection and death of 17 wild boars.

7. Fifty-nine outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs have been reported in Germany.

On November 14, Germany reported 59 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in two regions, including Hesse, resulting in the infection and death of 59 wild boar.

8. Thirteen outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs and seven in domestic pigs have been reported in Romania.

On November 14, Romania reported 13 cases of African swine fever in wild pigs and 7 cases in domestic pigs across five counties, including Bacău County. Thirteen wild pigs were infected and died, 108 domestic pigs were infected—of which 12 died—and 83 were culled.

1. Germany has reported 449 outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and 22 outbreaks in poultry.

On November 10, 12, and 13, Germany reported 449 outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and 22 outbreaks in poultry across nine regions, including North Rhine-Westphalia. A total of 475 wild and free-range poultry were infected, with 451 deaths and 214 culls; 2,928 poultry were infected, with 549 deaths and 227,000 culls.

2. Six outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 16 in wild birds have been reported in the United Kingdom.

On November 10 and 14, the United Kingdom reported six outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and 16 outbreaks in wild birds in Wales and two other regions, resulting in infection of 2,456 poultry, with 1,355 deaths, as well as infection and death among 34 wild birds and free-range poultry.

3. Four Outbreaks of H5N1 Subtype Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry Reported in Poland

On November 10, 12, and 14, Poland reported four outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in three regions, including the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, resulting in 78,000 infected birds and 5,327 deaths.

4. Three outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 12 in wild birds have been reported in the Netherlands.

On November 10 and 12, the Netherlands reported three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and 12 outbreaks in wild birds across five regions, including Friesland. A total of 280 poultry were infected, with 125 deaths; 186,000 birds were culled. Among wild birds, 17 were infected and died, and 41 were culled.

5. Two Outbreaks of H5N1 Subtype Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Norway

On November 10, Norway reported two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Rogaland County, resulting in the death of two infected wild birds.

6. Five outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and two in wild birds have been reported in Italy.

On November 10 and 11, Italy reported five outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and two in wild birds across three regions, including the Piedmont Region. A total of 147,000 poultry were infected, 84,000 died, 63,000 were culled, and nine wild birds were infected and died.

7. Four Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Austria

On November 10 and 13, Austria reported four outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in three regions, including Upper Austria, resulting in the infection and death of 11 wild birds.

8. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in Ukraine.

On November 10, Ukraine reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Kyiv Oblast, resulting in the infection and death of three wild birds.

9. One outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and five outbreaks in wild birds have been reported in Sweden.

On November 10 and 12, Sweden reported one outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and five outbreaks in wild birds in three locations, including the city of Ängelholm. A total of 3,868 poultry were infected, 252 died, 46,000 were culled, and five wild birds were infected and died.

10. Six wild bird and 11 domestic poultry outbreaks of the H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in the United States.

On November 10, the United States reported six outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds and 11 outbreaks in poultry across eight locations, including Minnesota. A total of 134 wild and free-range poultry were infected and died, 50 were culled, 1,559 poultry were infected and died, and 395,000 poultry were culled.

11. Fourteen Outbreaks of H5N1 Subtype Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry Reported in Canada

On November 12, Canada reported 14 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in four regions, including British Columbia, resulting in the infection and death of 36,000 birds and the culling of 416,000.

12. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry has occurred in Bulgaria.

On November 12, Bulgaria reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in Haskovo Province, resulting in the infection and death of 450 birds.

13. Twelve outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds have been reported in Luxembourg.

On November 12, Luxembourg reported 12 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds across three districts, including the Diekirch District, resulting in the infection and death of 12 wild birds.

14. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in Lithuania.

On November 12, Lithuania reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in wild birds in Utena County, resulting in the death of two infected wild birds.

15. Three Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Latvia

On November 12, Latvia reported three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in two locations, including the Latgale Region, resulting in the death of three infected wild birds.

16. Four Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry Reported in the Czech Republic

On November 12–13, the Czech Republic reported four outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in four regions, including the South Bohemian Region, resulting in 9,598 infected birds, 3,500 deaths, and the culling of 28,000 birds.

17. One outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and four outbreaks in wild birds have been reported in Hungary.

On November 12 and 14, Hungary reported one outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and four outbreaks in wild birds in two regions, including Csongrád County, resulting in the infection and death of multiple poultry and four wild birds.

18. One outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and one in wild birds have been reported in Ireland.

On November 12 and 14, Ireland reported one outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and one in wild birds in County Monaghan and another location, resulting in the infection and death of 168 poultry and 5 wild birds.

19. Three outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 16 in wild birds have been reported in Japan.

On November 12 and 14, Japan reported three outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 16 outbreaks in wild birds across six regions, including Hokkaido. A total of 163 poultry were infected and died, 232,000 poultry were culled, and 22 wild birds were infected and died.

20. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in Mongolia.

On November 12, Mongolia reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Hövsgöl Province, resulting in the infection and death of eight wild birds.

21. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in Switzerland.

On November 13, Switzerland reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Canton of Zurich, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

22. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in North Macedonia.

On November 13, North Macedonia reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 in wild birds in the city of Gostivar, resulting in the infection and death of two wild birds.

23. Eight outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry have occurred in France.

On November 13, France reported eight outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region, resulting in the infection and death of 195 birds.

24. Forty-four outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds have occurred in Spain.

On November 14, Spain reported 44 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds across four regions, including Castile and León, resulting in infection in 109 wild and free-range poultry, with 86 deaths and 23 birds culled.

25. Twelve outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds have been reported in Denmark.

On November 14, Denmark reported 12 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds across six locations, including the municipality of Esbjerg, resulting in the infection and death of 19 wild birds.

26. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in the United Kingdom.

On November 14, the United Kingdom reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N5 subtype in wild birds in England, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

1. Nine Outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Senegal

On November 10, Senegal reported nine outbreaks of Rift Valley fever in four areas, including the Kaolack Region, with two cattle and eight sheep infected.

2. Forty-one Outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania

On November 12, Mauritania reported an outbreak of Rift Valley fever in the Brakna Region, with 41 cases among cattle and sheep, including 6 fatalities.

3. Four outbreaks of nodular dermatosis have occurred in France.

On November 10, France reported four outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in two areas, including the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the Occitanie region, with nine cattle infected.

4. Sixteen Bluetongue Outbreaks in the United Kingdom

On November 10, the United Kingdom reported 16 outbreaks of bluetongue disease—14 involving serotype 3 and 2 involving serotype 8—in three regions, including England, with 32 cattle infected.

5. Fifteen Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 8 in Greece

On November 10 and 12, Greece reported 15 outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 8 in three areas, including Karditsa Prefecture, resulting in 195 infected sheep and 129 deaths.

6. Eleven Bluetongue Outbreaks in Italy

On November 12, Italy reported 11 outbreaks of bluetongue disease—six involving serotype 8 and five involving serotype 5—in three regions, including the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. A total of 32 cattle and 64 sheep were infected, with 38 sheep dying.

7. Three Bluetongue Outbreaks in Bulgaria

On November 12–13, Bulgaria reported three outbreaks of bluetongue disease—two in Gabrovo Province and one elsewhere—caused by serotypes 8 and 4, respectively. Two wild red deer and one wild European roe deer were infected and subsequently culled.

8. Two Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 8 in Slovenia

On November 13, Slovenia reported two outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 8 in the Gorenjska region and another location, involving two infected cattle, one of which died.

9. One outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 8 has occurred in Serbia.

On November 14, Serbia reported an outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 8 in Zlatibor District, resulting in the death of one infected cow and the culling of four others.

10. Two Outbreaks of Newcastle Disease in Poland

On November 10 and 14, Poland reported two outbreaks of Newcastle disease in Podlaskie Voivodeship, resulting in 236,000 infected poultry, 62 deaths, and the culling of 388 birds.

11. One outbreak of echinococcosis has occurred in Norway.

On November 10, Norway reported an outbreak of echinococcosis in an inland county, with one wild elk infected.

12. Two Outbreaks of New World Screw-Worm Fly Infestation in Mexico

On November 10, Mexico reported two outbreaks of New World screw-worm myiasis in Jalisco and another region, affecting two cattle.

13. One outbreak of bovine tuberculosis has occurred in Austria.

On November 12, Austria reported an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in the state of Vorarlberg, resulting in the culling of one infected cow.

14. Three Outbreaks of West Nile Fever in France

On November 14, France reported three outbreaks of West Nile fever in two areas, including the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, with three horses infected and two fatalities.

15. Six Outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Eswatini

On November 10, Eswatini reported six outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the Lubombo Region: two cases of SAT2 and four cases of SAT1, affecting a total of 124 cattle.

16. Nineteen outbreaks of SAT2-type foot-and-mouth disease have occurred in South Africa.

On November 14, South Africa reported 19 outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Type SAT2 in five regions, including KwaZulu-Natal Province, affecting 531 cattle.

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