PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Norway has reported an outbreak of extremely pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, generally known as hen flu, amongst poultry within the northern a part of the nation, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) mentioned on Tuesday.
The hen flu outbreak was present in a yard with 19 home birds, the Paris-based physique mentioned, quoting data from Norway’s well being authorities.
The unfold of the extremely contagious virus is elevating concern amongst governments and the poultry business after it ravaged flocks across the globe prior to now years, disrupting provide, fueling meals costs and posing a danger of human transmission.
Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, modifying by Gus Trompiz
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