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March 5, 2026

First case of bird flu confirmed in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje

PODGORICA - The first case of bird flu in poultry has been confirmed in Montenegro on two farms, in the municipalities of Nikšić and Bijelo Polje.

First case of bird flu confirmed in Nikšić and Bijelo Polje

TL;DR

  • 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.

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