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WOAH reported highlhttps://www.emergence-msd-animal-health.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=resourcesy pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N5 in racoon on Prince Edward Island. This is the first reported case of HPAI H5N5 in mammals in Canada. We previously reported wild birds with wholly Eurasian H5N5 from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick (event 4754). Two raccoons were found dead. The virus contains wholly Eurasian genome segments.

WOAH reported highlhttps://www.emergence-msd-animal-health.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=resourcesy pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N5 in racoon on Prince Edward Island. This is the first reported case of HPAI H5N5 in mammals in Canada. We previously reported wild birds with wholly Eurasian H5N5 from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick (event 4754). Two raccoons were found dead. The virus contains wholly Eurasian genome segments.
WOAH reported bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) prion, atypical strain, L-type, in a 9 year old beef type cow in Tennessee, detected as part of the United States’ targeted surveillance program for BSE. The identified animal did not enter food supply channels and did not present a risk to human health.

WOAH reported bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) prion, atypical strain, L-type, in a 9 year old beef type cow in Tennessee, detected as part of the United States’ targeted surveillance program for BSE. The identified animal did not enter food supply channels and did not present a risk to human health.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed WOAH that a simulation exercise for African swine fever (ASF) will take place on 5 May 2023. The National table top simulation will involve federal and provincial Ministries of Agriculture and key stakeholders from the hog industry to identify gaps in preparedness in the event of an ASF outbreak, focusing on issues related to hogs surplus to market demands.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) informed WOAH that a simulation exercise for African swine fever (ASF) will take place on 5 May 2023. The National table top simulation will involve federal and provincial Ministries of Agriculture and key stakeholders from the hog industry to identify gaps in preparedness in the event of an ASF outbreak, focusing on issues related to hogs surplus to market demands.
The Institute of Agricultural Protection and Health (IPSA) of Nicaragua informed WOAH that a national simulation exercise on Avian Influenza will take place from 13 to 17 March 2023 in the city of Granada as part of the continuous training process of the Nicaraguan Veterinary Services.

The Institute of Agricultural Protection and Health (IPSA) of Nicaragua informed WOAH that a national simulation exercise on Avian Influenza will take place from 13 to 17 March 2023 in the city of Granada as part of the continuous training process of the Nicaraguan Veterinary Services.
WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5. H5N6 and H5N1 viruses were identified in various wild bird cases in various areas including Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Wildlife surveillance and the Canadian Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing.

WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5. H5N6 and H5N1 viruses were identified in various wild bird cases in various areas including Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Wildlife surveillance and the Canadian Avian Influenza Surveillance System (CanNAISS) activities for poultry are ongoing.