Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

08/11/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

10/11/2016

Report date

11/11/2016

Date submitted to OIE

11/11/2016

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease

Manifestation of disease

Clinical disease

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds

Serotype

H5N8

Nature of diagnosis

Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• NOORD-HOLLAND ( Monnickendam )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter;
** Not calculated because of missing information;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

On November 8th, three tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) and two Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) were found dead in a wetland area. On November 10th the national reference laboratory confirmed HPAI Virus H5N8 in the samples from the tufted ducks and Great crested grebes. The Netherlands has ordered compulsory confinement of all commercial poultry in The Netherlands.

Measures applied

• 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.