South Africa: H7N1 and H5N2 in ostriches

24.12.2013

Three outbreaks of H7N1 loe pathogenic avian influenza were recorded in Eastern Cape Province.
The total number of birds: ~3,000. Positive serology detected on pre-slaughter/pre-movement routine testing.

Several outbreaks of LPAI H5N2 were recorded in Western Cape Province.