Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

31/05/2013

Date of pre-confirmation of the event

31/05/2013

Report date

01/06/2013

Date submitted to OIE

01/06/2013

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

03/2010

Manifestation of disease

Sub-clinical infection

Causal agent

low pathogenicity avian influenza virus

Serotype

H7

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

the whole country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• WEST ( Viborg, Viborg )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter;
** Not calculated because of missing information;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

On 31 May 2013, low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H7 was detected in mallards in samples collected in connection with the Danish surveillance programme for avian influenza.
The stamping-out of the mallards at the infected holding will be initiated as soon as possible. The mallards and the pheasants are kept epidemiologically separated and LPAI H7 has only been detected in the mallards.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has established a restricted zone at 1 km around the holding and are implementing the necessary measures in accordance with Council Directive 2005/94/EC.

Note by the OIE Animal Health Information Department: H5 and H7 avian influenza in its low pathogenic form in poultry is a notifiable disease as per Chapter 10.4. on avian influenza of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2012).

Measures applied

• Movement control inside the country
• Zoning
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
• Modified stamping out

Laboratory name and type

National Veterinary Institute ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.