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OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, South Africa
submited by kickingbird at Aug, 12, 2017 14:26 PM from OIE

Information received on 11/08/2017 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa
Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 6
Date of start of the event 19/06/2017
Date of confirmation of the event 22/06/2017
Report date 11/08/2017
Date submitted to OIE 11/08/2017
Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5N8
Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
Related reports Immediate notification (22/06/2017)
Follow-up report No. 1 (26/06/2017)
Follow-up report No. 2 (10/07/2017)
Follow-up report No. 3 (31/07/2017)
Follow-up report No. 4 (03/08/2017)
Follow-up report No. 5 (07/08/2017)
Follow-up report No. 6 (11/08/2017)
New outbreaks (3)
Outbreak 1 (HPAI_H5N8_2017_016) HPAI_H5N8_2017_016, Steve Tshwete, MPUMALANGA
Date of start of the outbreak 07/08/2017
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Birds 326764 975 975 325789 0
Outbreak 2 (HPAI_H5N8_2017_014) HPAI_H5N8_2017_014, Hessequa, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Date of start of the outbreak 09/08/2017
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Birds 1176 33 0 0 0
Affected population Commercial ostriches
Outbreak 3 (HPAI_H5N8_2017_015) HPAI_H5N8_2017_015, Hessequa, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Date of start of the outbreak 09/08/2017
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Birds 1071 22 0 0 0
Affected population Commercial ostriches
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 3
Total animals affected
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Birds 329011 1030 975 325789 0
Outbreak statistics
Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds 0.31% 0.30% 94.66% 99.32%
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
  • Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments Coordinates modified to protect confidentiality as required by South African Legislation.
Control measures
Measures applied
  • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
  • Traceability
  • Quarantine
  • Vaccination prohibited
  • No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
  • Official destruction of animal products
  • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
  • Stamping out
  • Disinfection
Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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