Information received on 01/06/2013 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Soborg, Denmark
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 |
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Total animals affected |
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Outbreak statistics |
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Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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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. |
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
National Veterinary Institute ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |