OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) ,United Kingdom
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Information received on 13/01/2016 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, LONDON, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
08/01/2016 |
Date of confirmation of the event |
13/01/2016 |
Report date |
13/01/2016 |
Date submitted to OIE |
13/01/2016 |
Reason for notification |
Reoccurrence of a listed disease |
Date of previous occurrence |
06/02/2015 |
Manifestation of disease |
Clinical disease |
Causal agent |
Low pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H5N1 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Clinical, 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 |
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Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
The epidemiological investigation has started and disease control measures applied. Updates will be provided in the weekly reports as further information becomes available. |
Control measures
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type |
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge ( OIE Reference Laboratory ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tests and results |
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