OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),China (People´s Rep. of)

Information received on 05/05/2014 from Dr Zhang Zhongqiu, Director General , China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People´s Rep. of)
Summary
Report type Immediate notification
Date of start of the event 23/04/2014
Date of pre-confirmation of the event 03/05/2014
Report date 04/05/2014
Date submitted to OIE 05/05/2014
Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5N6
Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 Nanbu, Nanbu, Nanchong, SICHUAN
Date of start of the outbreak 23/04/2014
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 1 0 1338 0
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 1 0 1338 0
Outbreak statistics
Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds ** ** 0.00% **
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
**Not calculated because of missing information
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
  • Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments 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).
Control measures
Measures applied
  • Stamping out
  • Movement control inside the country
  • Screening
  • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
  • Dipping / Spraying
  • No vaccination
  • No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
  • No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
Harbin veterinary research institute, Chinese academy of agricultural sciences (OIE抯 Reference Laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 03/05/2014 Positive
Harbin veterinary research institute, Chinese academy of agricultural sciences (OIE抯 Reference Laboratory) Birds virus isolation 03/05/2014 Positive
Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.