Sweden reports H5N1 avian influenza on poultry farm
The virus killed 1,137 birds
23 March 2023
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By: Sweden has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus on a farm in the south of the country, Reuters reported, citing the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Wednesday, as the disease spreads in Europe and worldwide.
The virus killed 1,137 birds, with the rest of the 23,598-strong flock slaughtered, WOAH said, citing a report from the Swedish authorities.
