Romania reports avian influenza in backyard poultry
Virus detected in a flock of 47 backyard poultry
30 October 2024
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By: Romania has reported an outbreak of avian influenza among poultry, Reuters reported, citing the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Tuesday.
Europe is currently facing a seasonal upturn in the deadly disease commonly known as bird flu.
The virus was detected in a flock of 47 backyard poultry in the eastern village of Mihail Kogalniceanu, causing the death of four birds, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing a report from the Romanian authorities.
