Avian Flu Outbreak: ‌A Silent Global Crisis

Bangkok, Thailand – September⁣ 27, 2024: The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza since ⁤October 2021 represents one of the worst threats in history. More‌ than 280 million​ birds have died. Wildlife and endangered mammals are also victims of this deadly disease.

The Main Cause of the Crisis: Industrial Farming

The main cause of this crisis is the animal husbandry system on large industrial farms. This is often ⁣crowded and‍ unhygienic, creating an‍ environment​ conducive to the spread of⁢ various diseases, including ​“bird flu”.

A Silent Global Crisis

“Avian flu” is a silent global crisis that is being overlooked. H5N1 avian influenza was first discovered in 1996 on a goose farm in China. Since then, the virus has spread around the world and has become increasingly dangerous.

This deadly virus isn’t ⁢just killing ⁢millions of birds, affecting at least 485 bird species worldwide, including 40% of Dalmatian pelicans in southeastern Europe. But it also affects 48 other ‌mammal species, including endangered sea lions and South​ American elephants.

Threat to ⁢Humans

Ms. Chisakarn‌ Areepiphat,‍ Communications Manager from Synergia Animal, said: “Experts agree that global attention to this⁢ crisis is urgent. Although currently bird flu is not easily transmitted ​from person to person, the ​virus has a high ability to mutate and could become a serious threat to humans.”

Industrial Farms: Breeding Grounds for Disease

Industrial farms are breeding grounds for disease. Another avian influenza outbreak occurred in 2024‍ and ​spread to hundreds of dairy farms in ‌the United States. Industrial agriculture is crowded and unsanitary, causing various germs, such as the H5N1 avian flu​ strain, to spread rapidly.

International Efforts to Combat H5N1 Avian Influenza

Many countries are facing ⁢the critical effects of the H5N1 strain​ of avian ⁤influenza, with Asian countries such as Cambodia, China, and Vietnam seeing an increase in the number of avian influenza infections⁢ in ⁣both poultry and people.

Stop the Threat of Industrial Farming

Synergia Animal calls ⁤on society to work together to reduce​ dependence on factory farming, which is an important cause of the outbreak of various epidemics, and improve animal ‌welfare with more‌ stringent biosecurity⁤ measures.

By moving to a sustainable food⁤ system, such as supporting organic ⁤farming and eating more healthy, planet-friendly vegetables, we can protect public health and biodiversity.