On September 4, local time, Uruguay declared a national health emergency due to the discovery of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in free-range poultry in the country's Colonia province. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay said that after the implementation of the state of emergency, the entire country will restrict the movement of backyard poultry and those not included in the poultry monitoring system, and require backyard poultry and free-range poultry to be raised in closed, covered facilities. Furthermore, Uruguay suspended the holding of fairs, auctions, exhibitions and other activities related to poultry.

On September 4, local time, Uruguay declared a national health emergency due to the discovery of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in free-range poultry in the country's Colonia province. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay said that after the implementation of the state of emergency, the entire country will restrict the movement of backyard poultry and those not included in the poultry monitoring system, and require backyard poultry and free-range poultry to be raised in closed, covered facilities. Furthermore, Uruguay suspended the holding of fairs, auctions, exhibitions and other activities related to poultry.