Information received on 06/12/2016 from Dr Budimir Plav?i?, Head, Animal Health Department Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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 |
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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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Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
Veterinary Specialist Institute, Kraljevo ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |