Information received on 28/10/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |