The Ministry of Agriculture announced the detection of a case of avian flu, following observed mortalities in birds of various species. Unlike previous cases, this situation involves backyard birds, raising concerns about a possible spread to commercial farms. Experts are mobilized to implement health measures and conduct epidemiological investigations. No contamination in commercial poultry has been reported so far.
Avian flu detected in Uruguay: emergency measures implemented
This article was updated at 16:35.