[Information Sharing] Weekly Update on International Animal Disease Outbreaks (November 3–9)

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

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

On November 3, Hungary reported eight outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs in two areas, including Komárom-Esztergom County, resulting in the infection and death of nine wild pigs.

2. Eleven cases of African swine fever in wild pigs and one case in domestic pigs have been reported in Estonia.

On November 3, 4, and 6, Estonia reported 11 cases of African swine fever in wild boars and 1 case in a domestic pig in six locations, including Tartu County, resulting in the infection and death of 12 wild boars and 1 domestic pig.

3. Three Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Domestic Pigs Reported in Serbia

On November 4, Serbia reported three outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Mačva District, with five infected pigs, two deaths, and 73 pigs culled.

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

On November 6, Italy reported four outbreaks of African swine fever in wild pigs in two regions, including Tuscany, resulting in the death of four infected animals.

5. Croatia Reports 52 Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars and 2 in Domestic Pigs

On November 7, Croatia reported 52 cases of African swine fever in wild boar and 2 cases in domestic pigs in Osijek-Baranja County, resulting in the death of 77 infected wild boar and 2 infected domestic pigs, with an additional 62 animals culled.

6. One outbreak of African swine fever in wild pigs has been reported in North Macedonia.

On November 7, North Macedonia reported an outbreak of African swine fever in wild pigs in the municipality of Kavadarci, resulting in the death of one infected wild pig.

7. Thirty-eight African swine fever outbreaks in wild pigs reported in Poland

On November 7, Poland reported 38 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boars across five regions, including Świętokrzyskie Province, resulting in the infection and death of 56 wild boars.

1. One outbreak of H5 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in Norway.

On November 3, Norway reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 subtype avian influenza in wild birds in Rogaland County, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

2. Ten outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 20 in wild birds have been reported in the United Kingdom.

On November 3, 4, 6, and 7, the United Kingdom reported 10 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and 20 in wild birds across three regions, including England. A total of 27,000 poultry were infected, 13,000 died, 18,000 were culled, and 44 wild birds were infected and died.

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

On November 3 and 6, Italy reported five outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and ten in wild birds across five regions, including the Emilia-Romagna Region. A total of 66,000 poultry were infected, 590 died, 65,000 were culled, and 14 wild birds were infected and died.

4. Eleven outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and five in wild birds have been reported in the United States.

On November 3, the United States reported 11 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and 5 in wild birds across eight locations, including Indiana. A total of 334 poultry were infected and died, 276,000 were culled, 149 wild birds and free-range poultry were infected and died, and 383 were culled.

5. One outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 67 outbreaks in wild birds have been reported in France.

On November 3, France reported one outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry and 67 outbreaks in wild birds in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region, resulting in the infection and death of 10 poultry and 117 wild birds.

6. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in South Africa.

On November 3, South Africa reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Western Cape Province, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

7. Three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds and two in poultry have been reported in Poland.

On November 3, 4, and 7, Poland reported three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds and two outbreaks in poultry in three regions, including the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Three wild birds were infected and died, while 24,000 poultry were infected, with 1,861 deaths.

8. Fourteen outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and one outbreak in poultry have been reported in the Netherlands.

On November 3, 4, and 7, the Netherlands reported 14 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds and 1 outbreak in domestic poultry across six regions, including Gelderland. A total of 57 wild and free-range domestic birds were infected, with 25 deaths and 125 culled; 200 domestic poultry were infected, with 150 deaths and 45,000 culled.

9. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in Romania.

On November 3, Romania reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds within its exclusive economic zone, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

10. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry has occurred in Nigeria.

On November 3, Nigeria reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in Taraba State, with 138 birds infected, 97 deaths, and 41 culled.

11. Germany has reported 23 outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 363 outbreaks in wild birds.

On November 3, 6, and 7, Germany reported 23 outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and 363 in wild birds across six regions, including Brandenburg. A total of 1,334 poultry were infected, 627 died, and 356,000 were culled; among wild birds and free-range poultry, 418 were infected, 400 died, and 50 were culled.

12. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in Hungary.

On November 3, Hungary reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Hajdú-Bihar County, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

13. Twenty Outbreaks of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Denmark

On November 3 and 7, Denmark reported 20 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds across eight locations, including the municipality of Vordingborg, resulting in the infection and death of 36 wild birds.

14. Two Outbreaks of H5N1 Subtype Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry Reported in Ireland

On November 4 and 6, Ireland reported two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in County Carlow and another locality, resulting in the infection and death of 11,000 birds.

15. Four Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N5 Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Iceland

On November 4, Iceland reported four outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza in wild birds in the capital region and three other areas, resulting in the death of four infected wild birds.

16. Three Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Austria

On November 4 and 7, Austria reported three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Lower Austria, resulting in the death of four infected wild birds.

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

On November 4, Latvia reported three outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in two locations, including the city of Viesīte, resulting in the death of three infected wild birds.

18. Two Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Portugal

On November 4 and 5, Portugal reported two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Faro District and another location, resulting in the infection and death of 10 wild birds.

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

On November 6, Switzerland reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Canton of Bern, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

20. Two Outbreaks of H5N1 Subtype Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Reported in Slovenia

On November 6 and 7, Slovenia reported two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in two locations, including the Savinjska Region, resulting in the death of two infected wild birds.

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

On November 7, Bulgaria reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in Haskovo Province, resulting in the infection and death of 100 free-range poultry.

22. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in the Czech Republic.

On November 7, the Czech Republic reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Moravian-Silesian Region, with 14 infected wild birds, 1 death, and 35 culled.

23. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds has been reported in Slovakia.

On November 7, Slovakia reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in the Žilina Region, resulting in the death of one infected wild bird.

24. One outbreak of H5 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds has occurred in Belgium.

On November 7, Belgium reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 subtype avian influenza in wild birds in the Walloon Region, resulting in the infection and death of five wild birds.

25. Ten outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds have been reported in Belgium.

On November 7, Belgium reported 10 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds in two regions, including the Walloon Region, resulting in the infection and death of 21 wild birds.

26. One outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry has occurred in Sweden.

On November 7, Sweden reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in the cities of Ängelholm and Helsingborg, resulting in the infection and death of 9,000 birds.

1. Three Outbreaks of West Nile Fever in France

On November 3, France reported three outbreaks of West Nile virus in the Gard department of the Occitanie region, affecting six horses.

2. Two outbreaks of nodular dermatosis have occurred in Italy.

On November 4, Italy reported two outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in the Sardinia region, with 21 cattle infected, 2 deaths, and 133 animals culled.

3. Two outbreaks of lumpy skin disease have occurred in France.

On November 4 and 6, France reported two outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of the Occitanie region, affecting four cattle.

4. Fourteen Bluetongue Outbreaks in the United Kingdom

On November 3, the United Kingdom reported 14 outbreaks of bluetongue disease—12 cases of serotype 3 and 2 cases of serotype 8—in three regions, including England, with 35 cattle infected.

5. Three Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On November 3 and 6, Bosnia and Herzegovina reported three outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 8 in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, affecting two cattle and one sheep.

6. Seven Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 8 in Serbia

On November 4, Serbia reported seven outbreaks of bluetongue serotype 8 in three districts, including Zaječar District, involving seven sheep infections and the culling of one animal.

7. Four Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 8 in Greece

On November 6, Greece reported four outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 8 in three areas, including Thessaloniki Prefecture, affecting 44 sheep and resulting in 31 deaths.

8. Nineteen Serotype 5 Bluetongue Outbreaks Reported in Italy

On November 6, Italy reported 19 outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 5 in the Sardinia Region, with 377 sheep infected and 191 deaths.

9. Five Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 3 in Morocco

On November 7, Morocco reported five outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 3 in two regions, including the Eastern Region, resulting in infection in 14 sheep and the death of 5.

10. Seven Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 3 in Poland

On November 7, Poland reported seven outbreaks of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 in three regions, including the Greater Poland Voivodeship, resulting in 41 infected cattle and one death.

11. Three Outbreaks of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 in Slovenia

On November 7, Slovenia reported three outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 8 in three locations, including the Osrednjeslovenska Region, involving 13 farmed deer, one of which died.

12. One outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 3 has occurred in Hungary.

On November 7, Hungary reported an outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 3 in Zala County, with seven cattle infected.

13. One outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 4 has occurred in Bulgaria.

On November 7, Bulgaria reported an outbreak of Bluetongue serotype 4 in Gabrovo Province, resulting in the culling of one infected wild red deer.

14. Two Outbreaks of Bluetongue Serotype 3 in Croatia

On November 7, Croatia reported two outbreaks of Bluetongue serotype 3 in Varaždin County and another locality, involving two infected sheep.

15. One anthrax outbreak in Hungary

On November 4, Hungary reported an anthrax outbreak in Békés County, with one cattle infected.

16. One anthrax outbreak in Bulgaria

On November 7, Bulgaria reported an anthrax outbreak in Haskovo Province, resulting in the death of one sheep.

17. One rabies outbreak in Armenia

On November 4, Armenia reported an outbreak of rabies in Ararat Province, resulting in the death of a domestic dog.

18. Twenty-nine rabies outbreaks reported in Thailand

On November 6, Thailand reported 29 rabies outbreaks in six provinces, including Buriram, resulting in the deaths of 29 domestic dogs.

19. One rabies outbreak reported in Norway

On November 7, Norway reported an outbreak of rabies on the Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, with one wild red fox infected.

20. Five Outbreaks of Equine Infectious Anemia in Chile

On November 6 and 7, Chile reported five outbreaks of equine infectious anemia in three regions, including the Araucanía Region, resulting in infection in seven horses and the culling of one.

21. One outbreak of sheep pox has occurred in Bulgaria.

On November 6, Bulgaria reported an outbreak of sheep pox in Plovdiv Province, with 21 sheep infected.

22. 104 Outbreaks of Sheep Pox Reported in Greece

On November 7, Greece reported 104 outbreaks of sheep pox in four areas, including the Fokida Prefecture, resulting in 2,145 infected sheep and 156 deaths.

23. 124 Outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Senegal

On November 6 and 7, Senegal reported 124 cases of Rift Valley fever in four districts, including Louga Region, with 3 cattle and 217 sheep infected.

24. One outbreak of Newcastle disease reported in Poland

On November 7, Poland reported an outbreak of Newcastle disease in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, with 69,000 poultry infected, 3,158 deaths, and 259,000 birds culled.

25. Five Outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Eswatini

On November 3 and 5, Eswatini reported five outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the Lubombo Region: four of undetermined serotype and one of serotype SAT2, affecting 263 cattle and resulting in seven deaths.

26. One outbreak of SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease has occurred in South Africa.

On November 4, South Africa reported an outbreak of SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal Province, affecting 250 cattle.

27. Fifteen outbreaks of SAT2-type foot-and-mouth disease have occurred in South Africa.

On November 7, South Africa reported 15 outbreaks of SAT2 foot-and-mouth disease in five regions, including the Western Cape Province, affecting 101 cattle.

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