Equine Encephalomyelitis Outbreak in Argentina: Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccine Shortage

Equine Encephalomyelitis Outbreak in Argentina: Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccine Shortage

The head of the Zoonosis Program of the Salta Ministry of Health, Nicolás Ruiz, stated that in Salta there are no vaccines to prevent equine encephalomyelitis, a disease that was detected in horses in the provinces of Corrientes and Santa Fe on November 25, when officially The first cases were confirmed. As of yesterday afternoon, … Read more

Outbreak of Alphavirus and Equine Encephalomyelitis: The Impact on Equestrian Activities in Argentina and Preventative Measures

Outbreak of Alphavirus and Equine Encephalomyelitis: The Impact on Equestrian Activities in Argentina and Preventative Measures

The Jockey Club Bariloche suspended equestrian activities due to the state of health emergency throughout the country as declared by the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa). It happens that in the provinces of Corrientes and Santa Fé an outbreak of Alphavirus, equine encephalomyelitisa disease that dates back to 1988, the year in which … Read more

“Bird Flu Outbreak in Argentina Jeopardizes Chicken Production: Debate on Vaccination and Biosafety Protocols Intensifies”

The bird flu continues to jeopardize the entire production of chickens. This Friday a positive case in a commercial farm located in General Racedo, Entre Ríos, the main Argentine province in terms of production of this dietary protein. The confirmation of the National Food and Agriculture Health Service (SENASA) put the entire agro-industrial chain of … Read more