23.11.2020

On 18 November, the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease confirmed the serological positivity for Avian Influenza A virus subtype H5 in a grower farm in the province of Pavia (Lombardy Region). At the time of confirmation, the farm hosted around 11,000 birds (Gallus gallus and ducks). No clinical symptoms or increased mortality were reported, and the positivity emerged following the routinely sampling forseen by the national surveillance plan in this area. The farm did not attend fairs or markets and the epidemiological investigation did not reveal any contact at risk. There are no other poultry farms in the restricted area. Depopulation is planned for November 23.