OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) ,Australia
submited by kickingbird at Mar, 9, 2013 8:52 AM from OIE
Information received on 08/03/2013 from Dr Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra, Australia
Summary
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
14/02/2013 |
Date of pre-confirmation of the event |
08/03/2013 |
Report date |
08/03/2013 |
Date submitted to OIE |
08/03/2013 |
Reason for notification |
Reoccurrence of a listed disease |
Date of previous occurrence |
05/06/2012 |
Manifestation of disease |
Sub-clinical infection |
Causal agent |
Low pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H5 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to |
a defined zone within the country |
New outbreaks
Summary of outbreaks |
Total outbreaks: 1 | ||||||||||||
Outbreak Location |
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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 |
All backyard birds involved have been euthanased. Tracing and testing of contact birds is continuing. A 1km Restricted Area has been established around the premises. The N type is yet to be determined. |
Control measures
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type |
Australian Animal Health Laboratory ( 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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