Avian Influenza

1. Canada reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 2 and 6, Canada reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in British Columbia and other 1 region, causing deaths in multiple poultry.

2. The United States reported 1 outbreak in wild birds and 19 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 6, the United States reported 1 outbreak in wild birds and 19 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Indiana and other 2 regions, resulting in the death of 37 wild and backyard birds, 25 culled, 542 commercial birds dead, and 4.864 million culled.

3. The United States reported 17 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in wild birds

On March 6, the United States reported 17 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in wild birds in California and other 6 regions, with 29 wild birds infected.

4. Lithuania reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 2, Lithuania reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Vilnius County and other 1 region, causing the death of 2 wild birds.

5. Germany reported 8 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 2 and 4, Germany reported 8 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Brandenburg and other 2 regions, with 3,013 poultry infected, 3,010 dead, and 76,000 culled.

6. Poland reported 31 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 2 and 6, Poland reported 31 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Pomeranian Voivodeship and other 5 regions, with 168 wild and backyard birds infected, 86 dead, 18,000 commercial birds infected, 556 dead, and 55,000 culled.

7. Sweden reported 11 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 2 and 3, Sweden reported 11 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Simrishamn Municipality and other 2 regions, causing the death of 14 wild birds.

8. Hungary reported 1 outbreak in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 2 and 3, Hungary reported 1 outbreak in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Hajdú-Bihar County and other 1 region, causing the death of 1 wild bird and multiple poultry.

9. Estonia reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 2, Estonia reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Saare County and other 1 region, causing the death of 3 wild birds.

10. Bulgaria reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 2, Bulgaria reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Haskovo Province, causing the death of 39 poultry.

11. Czech Republic reported 6 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 2 and 5, Czech Republic reported 6 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in ústí nad Labem Region and other 2 regions, with 35 wild and backyard birds dead and 144 culled.

12. Norway reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 2, Norway reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Rogaland County and other 1 region, causing the death of 2 wild birds.

13. Belgium reported 16 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 3 and 5, Belgium reported 16 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Flanders Region, causing the death of 16 wild birds.

14. Austria reported 4 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 4 and 6, Austria reported 4 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Vienna State, causing the death of 7 wild birds.

15. Netherlands reported 15 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 4 and 5, Netherlands reported 15 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Utrecht Province and other 4 regions, with 18 wild birds dead, 200 poultry dead, and 126,000 culled.

16. Denmark reported 5 outbreaks in wild birds and 3 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 5 and 6, Denmark reported 5 outbreaks in wild birds and 3 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Lolland and other 3 regions, with 10 wild and backyard birds dead, 33 culled, 2,113 commercial birds infected and dead, 54 culled.

17. The United Kingdom reported 6 outbreaks in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1)

On March 5 and 6, the United Kingdom reported 6 outbreaks in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in England and other 1 region, with 8 wild birds dead, 250 poultry infected, and 117 dead.

18. Slovakia reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 5, Slovakia reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Trnava Region, causing the death of 6 wild birds.

19. Montenegro reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 6, Montenegro reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Bijelo Polje Municipality, causing the death of 22 poultry.

20. Chile reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds

On March 5, Chile reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Valparaíso Region, with 12 wild birds dead and 2 culled.

21. Argentina reported 4 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5)

On March 5, Argentina reported 4 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in Córdoba Province and other 2 regions, with 64 wild and backyard birds dead, 121 culled, 8,312 commercial birds infected, 9,026 dead, and 46,000 culled.

22. Uruguay reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in wild birds

On March 5, Uruguay reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in wild birds in Canelones Department and other 1 region, causing the death of 3 wild birds.

23. Nigeria reported 5 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 5 and 6, Nigeria reported 5 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Plateau State and other 1 region, with 12,000 poultry infected, 1,364 dead, and 11,000 culled.

24. India reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 3, India reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Bihar State, with 350 poultry dead and 4,575 culled.

25. Japan reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry

On March 5, Japan reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Iwate Prefecture, with 50 poultry dead and 559,000 culled.

Other Animal Diseases

1. Poland reported 1 outbreak of Newcastle disease

On March 2, Poland reported 1 outbreak of Newcastle disease in Masovian Voivodeship, with 69,000 poultry infected and 4,461 dead.

2. Germany reported 8 outbreaks of Newcastle disease

On March 4 and 5, Germany reported 8 outbreaks of Newcastle disease in Bavaria and other 1 region, with 470 poultry dead and 113,000 culled.

3. Hungary reported 1 outbreak of rabies

On March 6, Hungary reported 1 outbreak of rabies in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, causing the death of 1 wild red fox.

4. Malaysia reported 7 outbreaks of rabies

On March 4, Malaysia reported 7 outbreaks of rabies in Sarawak State, with 7 domestic dogs infected and culled.

5. Romania reported 4 outbreaks of rabies

On March 5, Romania reported 4 outbreaks of rabies in Neam? County and other 3 regions, causing the death of 3 cattle and 1 domestic dog.

6. Armenia reported 2 outbreaks of rabies

On March 5 and 6, Armenia reported 2 outbreaks of rabies in Armavir Region and other 1 region, causing the death of 2 domestic dogs.

7. Armenia reported 7 outbreaks of Varroosis in bees

On March 2, Armenia reported 7 outbreaks of Varroosis in bees in Vayots Dzor Region and other 1 region, with 20 hives infected and destroyed.

8. Armenia reported 2 outbreaks of Theileriosis

On March 2, Armenia reported 2 outbreaks of Theileriosis in Tavush Region, causing the death of 1 wild red deer and the culling of 3 sheep infected.

9. Brazil reported 1 outbreak of Classical Swine Fever

On March 2, Brazil reported 1 outbreak of Classical Swine Fever in Piauí State, with 9 domestic pigs infected and 8 dead.

10. Spain reported 2 outbreaks of Lumpy skin disease

On March 2 and 4, Spain reported 2 outbreaks of Lumpy skin disease in Aragon, with 9 cattle infected and 128 culled.

11. Malaysia reported 1 outbreak of Lumpy skin disease

On March 4, Malaysia reported 1 outbreak of Lumpy skin disease in Perak State, with 1 cattle dead and 2 culled.

12. South Sudan reported 1 outbreak of Anthrax

On March 3, South Sudan reported 1 outbreak of Anthrax in Lakes State, with 49 cattle infected, 21 dead, and 28 culled.

13. Croatia reported 1 outbreak of Anthrax

On March 4, Croatia reported 1 outbreak of Anthrax in ?ibenik-Knin County, causing the death of 1 cattle.

14. Mexico reported 10 outbreaks of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax)

On March 5 and 6, Mexico reported 10 outbreaks of New World screwworm in Hidalgo State and other 2 regions, with 10 cattle and sheep infected.

15. Poland reported 6 outbreaks of Bluetongue

On March 6, Poland reported 6 outbreaks of Bluetongue (serotype 3) in Greater Poland Voivodeship and other 2 regions, with 9 cattle infected.

16. Eswatini reported 4 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (untyped)

On March 3, Eswatini reported 4 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (untyped) in Manzini District, with 106 cattle infected.

17. Lesotho reported 3 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (untyped)

On March 4 and 6, Lesotho reported 3 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (untyped) in Leribe District and other 1 region, with 27 cattle infected.

18. Malaysia reported 4 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype O)

On March 4, Malaysia reported 4 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype O) in Johor State and other 2 regions, with 18 cattle infected and 1 dead.

19. Cyprus reported 12 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype SAT1)

On March 5, Cyprus reported 12 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype SAT1) in Larnaca District, with 201 cattle infected and 5,414 culled.

20. South Africa reported 40 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype SAT2)

On March 6, South Africa reported 40 outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease (serotype SAT2) in Gauteng Province and other 3 regions, with 444 cattle infected and 2 dead.

African Swine Fever

1. Hungary reported 39 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 2, 5 and 6, Hungary reported 39 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County and other 5 regions, causing the death of 48 wild boar.

2. Estonia reported 5 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 2 and 3, Estonia reported 5 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in L??ne County and other 3 regions, causing the death of 6 wild boar.

3. Ukraine reported 1 outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 3, Ukraine reported 1 outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar in Zakarpattia Oblast, causing the death of 1 wild boar.

4. Bulgaria reported 2 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 4, Bulgaria reported 2 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Targovishte Province and other 1 region, causing the death of 2 wild boar.

5. Malaysia reported 2 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs

On March 4, Malaysia reported 2 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Selangor State and other 1 region, with 212 domestic pigs infected, 210 dead, and 28 culled.

6. Spain reported 3 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 5, Spain reported 3 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Catalonia, causing the death of 21 wild boar.

7. Croatia reported 11 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 5, Croatia reported 11 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Osijek-Baranja County, causing the death of 25 wild boar.

8. Moldova reported 1 outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs

On March 5, Moldova reported 1 outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in R??cani District, with 11 domestic pigs infected and 5 dead.

9. Romania reported 17 outbreaks in wild boar and 3 outbreaks in domestic pigs of African swine fever

On March 6, Romania reported 17 outbreaks in wild boar and 3 outbreaks in domestic pigs of African swine fever in Bihor County and other 4 regions, with 34 wild boar dead, 78 domestic pigs infected, 15 dead, and 63 culled.

10. Poland reported 149 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 6, Poland reported 149 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Podlaskie Voivodeship and other 4 regions, causing the death of 317 wild boar.

11. Lithuania reported 30 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar

On March 6, Lithuania reported 30 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Panev??ys County and other 3 regions, causing the death of 57 wild boar.