OIE reported bluetongue virus (BTV) on 8 farms in Elbasan, serotype unknown. OIE reported bluetongue virus (BTV) on 8 farms in Elbasan, serotype unknown. OIE reported highly pathogenic influenza (HPAI) A virus H5N8 affecting two mute swans in a wetland area in Kockengen, Utrecht province. OIE reported haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) in African elephant in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. The disease affected stressed elephants that were competing at limited waterholes, probably traveling long distances daily. 30 animals died.