June 12, 2026
Turkeys are chosen for their high susceptibility to the virus
Avian influenza has been recorded in 29 countries in Europe
The flu has killed millions of birds, raising prices, though human cases remain rare
The disease is spread primarily by wild birds migrating south in the autumn
The spread of bird flu will be a concern for the government and the poultry industry
The country is negotiating with the European Union and the United States to limit bird flu-related trade restrictions to affected regions
A director at the state's agriculture secretariat says the outbreak is under control
The measures will be applied in three regions where there have been the highest numbers of outbreaks
