Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

19/11/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

16/12/2016

Report date

17/12/2016

Date submitted to OIE

17/12/2016

Reason for notification

New strain of a listed disease in the country

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5N8

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• KANO ( Danbare, Kumbotso )

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

• Introduction of new live animals

Epidemiological comments

The owner purchased birds from a local market.

Measures applied

• Disinfection / Disinfestation
• Quarantine
• Stamping out
• Official destruction of animal products
• Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

National Veterinary Research Institute ( Regional Reference Laboratory )

Tests and results

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