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Bird flu outbreak on small farm reported

An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu on a farm in the eastern part of South Africa has been discovered, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday, citing a report from local authorities.

By Sybille de La Hamaide

15 Nov 2022

Chickens are seen at a poultry farm outside Klerksdorp in the North West province, South Africa, August 15, 2018. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Chickens are seen at a poultry farm outside Klerksdorp in the North West province, South Africa, August 15, 2018. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Some 58 "domestic birds" of a total flock of 200 were found dead of the highly contagious virus, the report said, without giving additional details on the type of birds.

Source: Reuters

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About Sybille de La Hamaide

Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, editing by Gus Trompiz.

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