As a preemptive precaution, authorities in the state of Parana in Brazil have declared an animal health emergency that will extend over six months.  This action follows a diagnosis of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in migratory birds.  The emergency declaration allows imposition of  quarantines, restriction over movement of flocks and obligatory biosecurity. This action  follows similar declarations by other states with significant poultry populations.

Noberto Ortigiara, the Secretary of Agriculture and Supply for the State of Panara, stated, "It is important to make it clear that this is a protective measure.  With this declaration, we can act much more quickly removing some bureaucratic barriers in case avian flu is detected".