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South Africa reported two more highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in commercial birds over the past two weeks, affecting more than 50,500 birds. Botswana also reported about 6,000 poultry deaths linked to HPAI.
South Africa has recorded 54 H5N1 outbreaks since March.
Losses in southern African poultry flocks reduce local demand for feed grains and meal, though the effect on global prices is limited. Spread to additional countries could widen the regional impact.
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