First case of bird flu confirmed in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje

First case of bird flu confirmed in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje The first cases of bird flu in domestic poultry have been confirmed in Montenegro, affecting farms in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 was detected on March 4th. This viral disease, characterized by a high mortality rate in poultry and wild birds, is transmitted through direct contact and contaminated sources, with wild migratory birds being the primary source.

• First cases of bird flu in domestic poultry confirmed in Montenegro.
• Affected farms are located in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje municipalities.
• The virus identified is highly pathogenic avian influenza type H5N1, confirmed on March 4th.
• Cases were found on non-commercial farms with free-range conditions and small numbers of birds.
• Avian influenza is a viral disease of birds with a high mortality rate, spread through direct contact, contaminated equipment, water, and food.
• Wild migratory birds are the primary source of the disease.
• The disease is currently present in several European countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Spain.