32,000 Chickens Culled in Santa Bárbara After Avian Flu Confirmed

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 24, 2026 · Originally reported June 23, 2026 by La Prensa

Authorities in Santa Bárbara culled 32,000 birds at a farm in San Pedro Zacapa after confirming a case of H5 avian flu and quarantined the facility, saying the outbreak is under control and that eggs and chicken remain safe to eat.

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Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras, Radio América Honduras

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