Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

18/12/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

20/12/2016

Report date

23/12/2016

Date submitted to OIE

23/12/2016

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 (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• LANDES ( MIRAMONT SENSACQ, MIRAMONT SENSACQ )

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

A one-kilometer regulated zone was implemented around the outbreak.

Measures applied

• Screening
• Disinfection / Disinfestation
• Traceability
• Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Reference National Laboratory, Ploufragan ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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