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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announces that the first case of Avian Influenza of type H5N8 is confirmed in a facility in Durrës that breeds poultry.
Detection of the disease by law enforcement authorities has begun with an in-depth epidemiological investigation as soon as the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has received the first alert for poultry death. Successive analyzes, on different days, in different samples, in different establishments, all over the country, taken during this period, confirmed the laryngotracheal disease found only in two establishments in Durrës. While tracking and monitoring continued from the first signalization for each day of testing, a sample taken today, dated 19 March 2022, analyzed by the reference laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary, has resulted after analysis with the advanced molecular method RT- PCR, in the presence of avian influenza, H5N8. The epidemiological investigation to date speaks of an isolated case. While quarantine has been established, instructed on safety and hygiene measures to be implemented, all measures have been taken to limit the spread of this disease by defining the perimeter of the area from which the movement of birds, their products and by-products is prohibited. The National Situation Management Center has been set up at the Ministry and the plan of restrictive protection measures has been implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Farms and establishments that may notice problems may notify the National Veterinary Authority on the green number 0800 3366.
We invite consumers not to fall prey to speculators who may trade poultry meat without a veterinary certificate or in unsuitable trade or storage conditions and immediately report it to the green number at the National Food Authority: 0800 7575. It is suggested that poultry meats of the type chicken to be cooked at temperatures above 70 ° C and eggs also to be well cooked. Complete cooking of meat and eggs ensures the inability of the virus to be present in raw products entering the food chain. There is no epidemiological evidence that this virus can be transmitted to humans through food (birds and eggs). The virus is sensitive to heat and disinfectants as well, so good hygiene practices (surface disinfection) and personal hygiene (hand washing) help control the risk. Through the National Food Authority we inform consumers that foods of poultry origin on the market are within the traceability standards and are verified by our inspectors, who are re-inspecting every trader, poultry processor in the field for a full compliance traceability.
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