Greek veterinary services on alert after detection of H5N8 virus in mute swan
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Greece’s veterinary services are in increased alert to prevent the transmission of H5N8 avian influenza from wild birds to poultry, after the detection of the virus in a mute swan at the Evros Delta, in northeastern Greece, last December and suspected outbreaks in Bulgaria.
Tests on a mute swan found on Dec 14 near the Evros River delta showed the bird died of H5N8 avian flu, according to a report to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
In a press release issued on Monday, the prefecture of Attica reminded Athenians that it is illegal to keep poultry in non-confined spaces or outdoors. “Poultry must be kept in confined spaces, with any openings covered by covers that will prevent any contact with wild birds,” the press release said.
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