Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

20/10/2013

Date of pre-confirmation of the event

04/11/2013

Report date

24/12/2013

Date submitted to OIE

24/12/2013

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

24/04/2013

Manifestation of disease

Sub-clinical infection

Causal agent

Low pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H7N1

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

the whole country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 3

Outbreak Location

• EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE ( LPAI_2013H7N1_001, Blue Crane Route LPAI_2013H7N1_002, Blue Crane Route LPAI_2013H7N1_003, Blue Crane Route )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

LPAI positive serology detected on pre-slaughter/pre-movement routine testing.

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 (2013).

Measures applied

• Quarantine
• Movement control inside the country
• Screening
• Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
• Modified stamping out
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Deltamune ( Private Laboratory )

Tests and results

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