Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

30/11/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

02/12/2016

Report date

06/12/2016

Date submitted to OIE

06/12/2016

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease in the country

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5N8

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (basic), Necropsy

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• SRBIJA ( Koviljski rit-Kovilj, Novi Sad, Juznobacki okrug )

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

Measures applied

• Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
• Control of wildlife reservoirs
• Zoning
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Veterinary Specialist Institute, Kraljevo ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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