Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

26/10/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

27/10/2016

Report date

28/10/2016

Date submitted to OIE

28/10/2016

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

13/08/2015

Manifestation of disease

Sub-clinical infection

Causal agent

Low pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• NOORD-BRABANT ( Deurne )

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

Monitoring blood samples were positive on H5. This is confirmed by PCR test. There were no clinical signs. A one-kilometer restriction zone was established on October 28th, 2016. There are four other premises in this zone. These premises have been screened.

Measures applied

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

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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