South Africa: Update HPAI Outbreak

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South Africa: Update on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in South Africa

The ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in South Africa, which began in April 2021, has led to the culling of nearly 3 million birds, primarily layers. While the greatest impact to date has been in the Western Cape, the virus is now continuing to spread primarily in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The Gauteng province produces 24 percent of South Africa’s eggs while KwaZulu Natal produces 10 percent. As a result of the outbreak, many of South Africa’s regional trading partners have imposed import restrictions on South Africa’s egg and poultry products.

Africa (Sub-Sahara), South Africa

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