OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany
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Information received on 17/10/2008 from Mr Werner?Zwingmann, Ministerialdirigent, "Leiter der Unterabteilung Tiergesundheit und Lebensmittelhygiene", Bundesministerium f黵 Ern鋒rung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz (BMELV) , Bonn, Germany
Summary
Report type | Immediate notification |
Start date | 02/10/2008 |
Date of first confirmation of the event | 09/10/2008 |
Report date | 17/10/2008 |
Date submitted to OIE | 17/10/2008 |
Reason for notification | First occurrence of a listed disease |
Causal agent | Low pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype | H5N3 |
Nature of diagnosis | Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to | a defined zone within the country |
New outbreaks
Summary of outbreaks | Total outbreaks: 2 | ||||||||||||
Outbreak Location and Affected population |
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Total animals affected |
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Outbreak statistics |
* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter |
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments | Vaccination is forbidden for poultry, it is only allowed for zoo birds. |
Control measures
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type | Friedrich-Loeffler Institute (National laboratory) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |
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