Overview

• Senasa confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza case in backyard poultry in Lezama, Buenos Aires following laboratory analysis of chickens, turkeys and pheasants.
• The agency activated its containment protocol with complete depopulation and secure disposal of all birds, thorough disinfection of the premises and a 10-kilometer epidemiological surveillance zone.
• Authorities emphasized that the outbreak in non-commercial flocks does not compromise Argentina’s official HPAI-free status or its poultry export markets.
• Senasa issued biosecurity guidelines urging breeders to inspect bird-proof barriers, remove standing water, clean fecal buildup and use dedicated clothing and footwear when handling birds.
• The detection recalls the 2023 epizootic that saw more than 100 HPAI outbreaks and a temporary suspension of exports before Argentina regained free status after three months without cases.