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IT IS ALLOWED TO RELEASE CHICKENS IN THE OUTDOOR AREA The first case of avian influenza was detected in the country on May 15, 2023. 6 days later, Ordinance No. 587, of May 22, 2023, declared a state of zoosanitary emergency throughout the national territory. In its article 2, it extends, for an indefinite period, the validity of MAPA Ordinance No. 572, of March 29, 2023. MAPA Ordinance No. 572, of March 29, 2023: Establishes, throughout the national territory, preventive measures due to the risk of entry and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country. The holding of exhibitions, tournaments, fairs, and other events with agglomeration of birds is suspended throughout the national territory. The raising of birds outdoors, with access to paddocks without screens on the top, is suspended throughout the national territory. Avian influenza numbers: 166 confirmed cases, 163 in wild birds and 3 in subsistence birds. Cases more restricted to the coast. From April 2024 onwards, cases began to drop considerably. The last case was confirmed on 07/17. MAPA ORDINANCE No. 727, of April 24, 2024: Extends for another 180 (one hundred and eighty) days the state of zoosanitary emergency throughout the national territory. However, in its Art. 2, MAPA Ordinance No. 572, of March 29, 2023, published in the Official Gazette of the Union on March 30, 2023, Section 1, page 2, is hereby revoked. www.escoladeavicultores.com