H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza discovered in Laos
LAOS: The World Organisation for Animal Health has alerted to the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenze (H5N1) in Laos
26 October 2018
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By: The outbreak was reported on 22 October 2018 and is limited to the south of the country. The status of the outbreak is continuing, or a date has not been provided for the final resolution of the outbreak.
45 birds are noted as being susveptible to the disease, with 28 cases reported and 18 deaths. 27 birds have been killed and disposed of.
The OIE notes that all normal measures have been applied to control the outbreak. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
Ryan Johnson
Ryan worked in conservation from 2008 to 2017, during which time he operated a rainbow trout hatchery and helped to maintain public and protected green spaces in Canada for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. As editor of The Poultry Site, he now writes about challenges and opportunities in agriculture across the globe.
