Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

19/10/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

24/10/2016

Report date

04/11/2016

Date submitted to OIE

04/11/2016

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

05/09/2016

Manifestation of disease

Clinical disease

Causal agent

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus

Serotype

H5N8

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 2

Outbreak Location

• KERALA ( Thakazhy, Thakazhy, Alappuzha Ramankary, Ramankary, Alappuzha )

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

Control and containment operations are going on.

Measures applied

• Movement control inside the country
• Screening
• Disinfection / Disinfestation
• Quarantine
• Stamping out
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• Dipping / Spraying

Laboratory name and type

National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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