Bird flu in Bashkiria: destruction of 3 million birds and 18 million eggs

In total, 77 outbreaks of bird flu were recorded in Bashkiria in 2023, which was the largest manifestation of the epidemic in recent years. As a result, it was necessary to resort to the destruction of 3.2 million birds, 18.2 million eggs and 70 tons of MEAT and meat products. The region's poultry population has dropped by 25%, which will significantly impact local egg and poultry meat production.

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can be transmitted not only through direct contact with infected birds, but also through food , contaminated equipment or personnel. That is why the speed of spread of the virus was so high. The regional authorities promptly responded to the situation by organizing quarantine measures and sanitary treatment of poultry farming facilities. However, the virus continued to mutate, and dealing with it in a short time proved to be a difficult task.

The consequences of the bird flu outbreak in Bashkiria were not limited to direct losses in poultry farming. Due to a shortage of eggs and a shortage of poultry meat, prices for these products are expected to rise in the region, which will affect the purchasing power of the population. In addition, there is a risk of socio-economic problems associated with job losses in the poultry sector.

The government of Bashkortostan has taken a number of measures to quickly restore the industry. It is planned to provide financial assistance to affected poultry farms, as well as to develop a set of measures to protect against future outbreaks of the disease. However, complete recovery will take a long time and require significant effort.

The outbreak of bird flu in Bashkiria once again highlights the importance of enhanced control and preventive measures in the poultry industry. Authorities must promptly respond to the emergence of outbreaks of the disease, take decisive measures to isolate and destroy infected birds, and ensure strict compliance with sanitary rules and regulations.