Mexican Sanitary Authorities Confirm Avian Flu
MEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has announced that the Mexican Sanitary Authority SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Inocuidad y Calidad Alimentaria) confirmed the presence of avian influenza H7N3 at some of the Company's farms. All of the affected farms are located in the same region within the State of Guanajuato.
19 February 2013
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The Company is working with sanitary authorities to control the outbreak by taking necessary actions, such as applying a vaccination program, among others.
SENASICA also highlighted the fact that this influenza does not represent any risk to humans, whether by direct contact or from consumption of poultry products. SENASICA also pointed out that the supply of poultry products in the Mexican market is not at risk.
Bachoco continues to reinforce biosecurity measures across all of its facilities and is analyzing further steps to mitigate any possible negative effects.
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