santa fe – It ended last Friday, September 2, with the presentation of the conclusion and sharing of experiences by the various participating actors, High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Simulation Exercise organized by National Service for Food Health and Quality (NASA) In the city of Esperanza, Santa Fe Province.
on this occasion Vice President of the Organization, Rodolfo AcerbicAttended the closing ceremony through video conferencing.
The activity, of a theoretical-practical nature, was conducted by CENSA with chambers representing the poultry sector, CAPIA and CEPA, and was carried out for five days at the facilities of the National University’s Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. Coast (UNL).
during this time In the event of a perceived emergency due to outbreaks of avian influenza in commercial and backyard farms in the region, various actions were carried out in the area, simulating official action coordinated with the private sector and various actors of the poultry chain.,
In his speech, Acerbi thanked and congratulated those present, especially those from neighboring countries, for participating in this joint strategic activity between the public and private sectors of the Republic of Argentina, and Highlighting the valuable contribution that this type of exercise represents for the various actors of the series professionally and productively,
He also noted that “Given its current presence in the United States, Canada and Europe, this type of disease poses a very significant challenge to all countries in the region. In addition, South American countries—as commercial specifically associated with the areas which are currently suffering from the disease-, We must be alert to the possible arrival of this important health problem on our continentConsidering the need to import avian genetics for the commercial development of our productions. It is a great challenge that drives us to train, visualize, encourage, sensitize the private sector,
In conclusion, he assured: “I have no doubt that this is the way for veterinary care services to operate in an agile and orderly manner.”
for its part, Ximena Malone, Senasa’s national director of animal healthExpressed: “It was hard work over the course of five intense days, as in the event of a crisis arising in an emergency.”
They ” .” so highlighted Good relationship between professionals and technicians From the areas of Senasa and the central region, and from other regions, with the private sector, with INTA, with the Ministry of Health of the nation and the university.
Finally, Mellon highlighted that “in this type of crisis situation, if you work in this coordinated way, in the interrelationship and decision-making between all the actors sitting at the same work table, what? It is possible to get good results.”
finally Faisundo Frick, director of Senasa’s Santa Fe Regional CenterThanks for taking the opportunity that this activity has been done in the jurisdiction under his charge, “as it accurately puts the regional structure on the table and helps us to spot the shortcomings and at the same time, helps us to sort things out.” takes pride in doing well.”
They said that “These actions, especially in the field, allow us to represent situations that are as close to reality as possible in an emergency.”
Avian influenza is a disease absent in Argentina and the region.But which has now spread to many countries of all continents.
Since our country is free from this disease, it is necessary to strengthen preparedness processes through this type of activity, to deepen the training of official agents and other actors involved in poultry health, and to strengthen the response capacity for possible containment. for Threats affecting poultry welfare and health, as well as public health, given that it is a disease that can be transmitted to people.
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