Epizootiological monitoring against bird flu is planned to be conducted in the territory of Azerbaijan (including Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic) on April 6-10.
“Elchi” reports that the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA) has released information about this.
During the monitoring, a general inspection will be carried out in the wetlands, coastal zones, and other areas of hunting farms and national parks identified based on risk, as well as on wild birds.
Diagnostic samples will be taken from wild birds and domestic birds kept in some industrial-based poultry enterprises of various sizes, including family farms in various districts (cities). Also, by conducting a general inspection of enterprises, farms, water bodies, and parks across the country, targeted awareness-raising and promotional activities will be carried out to ensure compliance with veterinary norms and rules, and epizootiological data will be collected and analyzed.
Employees of AFSA, the Food Safety Institute, the Animal Health and Veterinary Services Center of the Agrarian Services Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and local Animal Health and Veterinary Services Departments, the Biodiversity Protection Service under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, and the Center for Control of Especially Dangerous Infections of the Ministry of Health will participate in the monitoring.
Samples taken during the monitoring period will be subjected to relevant examinations at the Institute’s Central Veterinary Laboratory.