OIE confirms two outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu in Russia
Russia has reported severe bird flu cases at two poultry farms, according to the OIE.![](https://cdn.globalagmedia.com/poultry/articles/testing-labworks-inspection-and-related/bird-flu-4.jpeg)
Reuters reports that the outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu were identified at two poultry farms in southern Russia on 13 October.
Citing a report from Russia's veterinary authorities, the Paris-based OIE said the virus found was of serotype H5 but gave no further details.