Birds in Argentina, Chile fall victim to avian flu

New cases in South America include commercial flocks.

June 22, 2023

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The trend continues with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reporting more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at commercial poultry farms across Argentina and Chile.

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