Avian Influenza

1.  Canada reported 1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in wild birds

On February 12, Canada reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Nova Scotia, with 10 wild and backyard birds infected, 8 deaths, and 292 culled.

2.  USA reported 11 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 14 in poultry

On February 9, 13, and 20, the USA reported 11 outbreaks in wild birds and 14 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Indiana and 6 other locations. 172 wild and backyard birds died, 64 were culled; 1,121 commercial poultry died, and 571,000 were culled.

3.  Netherlands reported 32 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 2 in poultry

On February 9, 11, and 16, the Netherlands reported 32 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Utrecht province and 5 other locations. 44 wild and backyard birds died, 353 were culled; 55 commercial poultry were infected, 20 died, and 70,000 were culled.

4.  Poland reported 49 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 8 in poultry

On February 9, 10, 11, and 13, Poland reported 49 outbreaks in wild birds and 8 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and 3 other locations. 181 wild and backyard birds were infected, 131 died; 204,000 commercial poultry were infected, 12,000 died, and 470,000 were culled.

5.  Germany reported 116 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 1 in poultry

On February 9 and 10, Germany reported 116 outbreaks in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Hesse and 2 other locations. 133 wild and backyard birds were infected, 128 died, 144 were culled; 114 commercial poultry were infected, 34 died, and 51,000 were culled.

6.  Czech Republic reported 14 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 2 in poultry

On February 9, 11, and 13, the Czech Republic reported 14 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Moravia and 3 other locations. 35 wild and backyard birds died, 66 were culled; 100 commercial poultry died.

7.  Iceland reported 2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 9, Iceland reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in the Capital Region, with 2 wild birds dying.

8.  Hungary reported 21 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 10, 11, and 12, Hungary reported 21 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Somogy County and 4 other locations, with 42 wild birds dying.

9.  Slovakia reported 4 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 2 in poultry

On February 10 and 13, Slovakia reported 4 outbreaks in wild birds and 2 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Prešov Region and 2 other locations. 29 wild birds died; 1,508 poultry were infected, 1,308 died, and 30,000 were culled.

10. Denmark reported 3 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in poultry

On February 10 and 18, Denmark reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Guldborgsund Municipality and 1 other location. 49 poultry died, and 803 were culled.

11. Sweden reported 9 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 10 and 17, Sweden reported 9 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Gotland County, with 16 wild birds infected and 9 deaths.

12. Austria reported 9 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 11 and 16, Austria reported 9 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Burgenland and 1 other location, with 23 wild birds dying.

13. Estonia reported 4 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 12 and 19, Estonia reported 4 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Harju County and 1 other location, with 6 wild birds dying.

14. Romania reported 1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in wild birds

On February 12, Romania reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Ilfov County, with 2 wild birds dying.

15. Belgium reported 38 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 13, Belgium reported 38 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in the Flemish Region. 57 wild and backyard birds were infected, 46 died, and 11 were culled.

16. Italy reported 2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 1 in poultry

On February 13, Italy reported 2 outbreaks in wild birds and 1 outbreak in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and 1 other location. 2 wild birds died; 637 poultry were infected, 146 died, and 130,000 were culled.

17. United Kingdom reported 22 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 13, the UK reported 22 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in England and Scotland, with 24 wild birds dying.

18. Norway reported 8 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 13 and 16, Norway reported 8 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Rogaland County and 2 other locations, with 14 wild birds dying.

19. Lithuania reported 4 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 17, Lithuania reported 4 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Kaunas County and 2 other locations, with 5 wild birds dying.

20. Heard Island and McDonald Islands reported 1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in wild birds

On February 17, Heard Island and McDonald Islands (Australian territory) reported 1 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in the coastal area, with 2 wild birds dying.

21. France reported 19 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 4 in poultry

On February 18 and 19, France reported 19 outbreaks in wild birds and 4 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Gers department and 6 other locations. 107 wild and backyard birds died, 111 were culled; 233 commercial poultry died, and 17,000 were culled.

22. South Korea reported 28 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in poultry

On February 19, South Korea reported 28 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Gyeonggi-do Province and 4 other locations. 5,652 poultry were infected, 4,394 died, and 285,000 were culled.

23. India reported 5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds and 3 in poultry

On February 19, India reported 5 outbreaks in wild birds and 3 outbreaks in poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Bihar and 1 other location. 366 wild birds died; 1,895 poultry died, and 15,000 were culled.

24. Israel reported 2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 11, Israel reported 2 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Northern District and Jerusalem District, with 2 wild birds dying.

25. Bhutan reported 3 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in poultry

On February 16 and 17, Bhutan reported 3 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry in Samdrup Jongkhar and 1 other location, with 19 poultry dying.

26. Japan reported 14 highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in wild birds

On February 11, Japan reported 14 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds in Hokkaido and 2 other locations, with 22 wild birds infected and 13 deaths.

Other Animal Diseases

1.  Peru reported 2 Newcastle disease outbreaks

On February 17, Peru reported 2 outbreaks of Newcastle disease in Ica Department, with 50 poultry infected.

2.  Poland reported 2 Newcastle disease outbreaks

On February 18 and 19, Poland reported 2 outbreaks of Newcastle disease in Łódź Voivodeship and 1 other location, with 93,000 poultry infected and 3,818 deaths.

3.  Timor-Leste reported 11 Rabies outbreaks

On February 10 and 17, Timor-Leste reported 11 outbreaks of rabies in Bobonaro Municipality and 1 other location, with 20 domestic dogs infected, 17 deaths, and 3 culled.

4.  Thailand reported 15 Rabies outbreaks

On February 11, Thailand reported 15 outbreaks of rabies in Chachoengsao Province and 6 other locations, with 15 domestic dogs dying.

5.  Germany reported 1 Rabies outbreak

On February 13, Germany reported 1 outbreak of rabies in Rhineland-Palatinate, with 1 domestic dog dying.

6.  Austria reported 1 bovine tuberculosis outbreak

On February 10, Austria reported 1 outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in Vorarlberg, with 3 cattle infected and 56 culled.

7.  Austria reported 2 Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) outbreaks

On February 10, Austria reported 2 outbreaks of Coxiella burnetii infection (Q fever) in Lower Austria, with 1 cow infected and 6 goats dying.

8.  United Kingdom reported 4 bluetongue virus serotype 3 outbreaks

On February 13, the UK reported 4 outbreaks of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England and 1 other location, with 6 cattle infected.

9.  France reported 6 West Nile fever outbreaks

On February 19, France reported 6 outbreaks of West Nile fever in Hérault department and 2 other locations, with 6 horses infected.

10. Jamaica reported 2 bovine leukosis outbreaks

On February 17, Jamaica reported 2 outbreaks of bovine leukosis in Saint James Parish and Saint Catherine Parish, with 245 cattle infected.

11. Croatia reported 1 peste des petits ruminants outbreak

On February 20, Croatia reported 1 outbreak of peste des petits ruminants in Split-Dalmatia County, with 1 sheep infected and 10 culled.

12. Albania reported 1 peste des petits ruminants outbreak

On February 20, Albania reported 1 outbreak of peste des petits ruminants in Korçë County, with 13 goats and sheep infected, 11 deaths, and 70 culled.

13. Eswatini reported 15 foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks (14 SAT1 and 1 SAT2)

On February 9 and 16, Eswatini reported 15 outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (14 SAT1, 1 SAT2) in Hhohho Region and 2 other locations, with 597 cattle infected.

14. South Africa reported 107 foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks (95 SAT2 and 12 SAT1)

On February 10 and 16, South Africa reported 107 outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (95 SAT2, 12 SAT1) in North West Province and 3 other locations, with 928 cattle infected and 29 deaths.

15. Mozambique reported 1 foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) outbreak

On February 12 and 13, Mozambique reported 1 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) in Maputo City, with 356 cattle infected.

16. Botswana reported 5 foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) outbreaks

On February 13, Botswana reported 5 outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) in North-East District, with 81 cattle infected.

17. South Korea reported 1 foot-and-mouth disease (serotype O) outbreak

On February 9, South Korea reported 1 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (serotype O) in Incheon, with 87 cattle infected and 246 culled.

18. Israel reported 1 foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) outbreak

On February 11, Israel reported 1 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (SAT1) in the Golan Heights, with 360 cattle infected.

African Swine Fever

1.  Hungary reported 68 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 9, 16, and 19, Hungary reported 68 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Pest County and 4 other locations, with 101 wild boar dying.

2.  Bulgaria reported 68 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 10 and 17, Bulgaria reported 68 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Montana Province and 3 other locations, with 110 wild boar dying.

3.  Serbia reported 20 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar and 7 in domestic pigs

On February 10, Serbia reported 20 outbreaks in wild boar and 7 outbreaks in domestic pigs of African swine fever in Bor District and 4 other locations. 30 wild boar died; 24 domestic pigs were infected, 13 died, and 67 were culled.

4.  Estonia reported 8 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 11 and 17, Estonia reported 8 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Rapla County and 2 other locations, with 12 wild boar dying.

5.  Poland reported 84 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 16, Poland reported 84 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and 5 other locations, with 168 wild boar dying.

6.  Germany reported 56 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 16, Germany reported 56 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in North Rhine-Westphalia and 1 other location, with 56 wild boar dying.

7.  Latvia reported 45 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 17, Latvia reported 45 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Tukums Municipality and 3 other locations, with 45 wild boar dying.

8.  Italy reported 15 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 13, Italy reported 15 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Liguria and 2 other locations, with 15 wild boar dying.

9.  Spain reported 5 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 13 and 17, Spain reported 5 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Catalonia, with 20 wild boar dying.

10. Moldova reported 1 African swine fever outbreak in wild boar and 2 in domestic pigs

On February 13 and 18, Moldova reported 1 outbreak in wild boar and 2 outbreaks in domestic pigs of African swine fever in Rîșcani District and 1 other location. 10 wild boar died; 15 domestic pigs were infected, 8 died, and 42 were culled.

11. Romania reported 36 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar and 7 in domestic pigs

On February 13 and 20, Romania reported 36 outbreaks in wild boar and 7 outbreaks in domestic pigs of African swine fever in Iași County and 7 other locations. 72 wild boar died; 115 domestic pigs were infected, 15 died, and 94 were culled.

12. Lithuania reported 14 African swine fever outbreaks in wild boar

On February 13, Lithuania reported 14 outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar in Alytus County and 2 other locations, with 24 wild boar dying.

13. South Africa reported 3 African swine fever outbreaks in domestic pigs

On February 13, South Africa reported 3 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Gauteng Province. 262 domestic pigs were infected, 260 died, and 5,490 were culled.

14. Cabo Verde reported 1 African swine fever outbreak in domestic pigs

On February 9, Cabo Verde reported 1 outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Ribeira Grande Municipality, with 12 domestic pigs dying.

15. South Korea reported 7 African swine fever outbreaks in domestic pigs

On February 11, South Korea reported 7 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in South Gyeongsang Province and 5 other locations. 129 domestic pigs were infected, 37 died, and 94,000 were culled.

16. Nepal reported 7 African swine fever outbreaks in domestic pigs

On February 9 and 17, Nepal reported 7 outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs in Gandaki Province and 2 other locations. 94 domestic pigs were infected, and 57 died.