OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Netherlands
submited by kickingbird at Dec, 16, 2016 9:7 AM from OIE
Information received on 14/12/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
14/11/2016 |
Date of confirmation of the event |
13/12/2016 |
Report date |
14/12/2016 |
Date submitted to OIE |
15/12/2016 |
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 |
H5N5 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to |
a defined zone within the country |
New outbreaks
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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Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
H5N5 was confirmed in one tufted duck found in a wetland area near Werkendam. |
Control measures
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type |
Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |
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