According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), on November 30, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported to WOAH that there has been a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Israel.
The outbreak occurred in Jerusalem and was confirmed on November 29, 2023. The source of the epidemic is unknown or uncertain. Through clinical and laboratory testing, it was found that 10500 poultry were suspected to have been infected, of which 43 became ill and died.
At present, the epidemic has not yet ended, and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will submit follow-up reports on a weekly basis.
According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), on November 30, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye reported to WOAH that there was a small ruminant epidemic in Türkiye.
The outbreak occurred in Miras Town, Mura Province and was confirmed on November 30, 2023. The source of the epidemic is the introduction of new live animals. Through clinical and laboratory testing, it was found that 650 sheep were suspected to have been infected, of which one fell ill and died; Another 170 goats are suspected to be infected.
At present, the epidemic situation is not over, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye will submit a follow-up report every week.
On November 28, 2023, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) announced a suspension of imports of poultry and their products near the site of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the United States.
Due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 12 counties in the United States, Singapore will implement temporary restrictions on the import of poultry and their products within 10 kilometers of the affected areas. Poultry products that meet the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) avian influenza virus inactivation requirements and undergo heat treatment will not be affected by import restrictions.
Poultry exported from the affected areas will continue to be accepted for import if it meets the slaughter and export dates listed below.
Due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 12 counties in the United States, Singapore will implement temporary restrictions on the import of poultry and their products within 10 kilometers of the affected areas. Poultry products that meet the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) avian influenza virus inactivation requirements and undergo heat treatment will not be affected by import restrictions.
Poultry exported from the affected areas will continue to be accepted for import if it meets the slaughter and export dates listed below.
According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), on November 29, 2023, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany reported to WOAH that there has been a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Germany.
The outbreak occurred in Kloppenberg County, Lower Saxony and was confirmed on November 28, 2023. The source of the epidemic is unknown or uncertain. Through clinical and laboratory testing, it was found that 23615 poultry were suspected to be infected, of which 412 fell ill and died, and 23203 were killed and disposed of.
The epidemic is still ongoing, and the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture will submit follow-up reports on a weekly basis.
The outbreak occurred in Kloppenberg County, Lower Saxony and was confirmed on November 28, 2023. The source of the epidemic is unknown or uncertain. Through clinical and laboratory testing, it was found that 23615 poultry were suspected to be infected, of which 412 fell ill and died, and 23203 were killed and disposed of.
The epidemic is still ongoing, and the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture will submit follow-up reports on a weekly basis.