Bird flu crisis looms over South Africa

Genevieve Serra

genevieve.serra@inl.co.za EXPERTS are warning that South Africa is on the brink of an avian influenza disaster. This is according to the National Council of SPCA’s (NSPCA), who said if the government failed to act, it could cause suffering for thousands of birds. “The NSPCA warns that without urgent intervention, another outbreak will tear through the poultry industry, leaving millions of birds in its wake and even threatening wild bird populations. “Should AI (avian influenza) ravage through the poultry industry, the fastest and most effective way to stop the spread of the disease is culling infected birds – this prevents further suffering and stops the disease from spreading. However, vaccination could also play a crucial role in reducing outbreaks.” The NSPCA said on November 25, 2024, it urgently called on Agriculture…

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