OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, South Africa
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Information received on 02/11/2018 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa | |
Summary
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Outbreak 1 (HPAI_H5N8_2017_194) |
HPAI_H5N8_2017_194, Hessequa, Western Cape Province |
Date of start of the outbreak |
15/09/2018 |
Outbreak status |
Continuing (or date resolved not provided) |
Epidemiological unit |
Farm |
Affected animals |
Species |
Susceptible |
Cases |
Deaths |
Killed and disposed of |
Slaughtered |
Birds |
1014 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 | |
Affected population |
Commercial ostriches | |
Summary of outbreaks |
Total outbreaks: 1 |
Total animals affected |
Species |
Susceptible |
Cases |
Deaths |
Killed and disposed of |
Slaughtered |
Birds |
1014 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 | |
Outbreak statistics |
Species |
Apparent morbidity rate |
Apparent mortality rate |
Apparent case fatality rate |
Proportion susceptible animals lost* |
Birds |
0.79% |
0.20% |
25.00% |
0.20% | |
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter | |
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
Coordinates modified to protect confidentiality as required by South African Legislation. | |
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Control measures
Measures applied |
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Traceability
- Quarantine
- Vaccination prohibited
- No treatment of affected animals
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Measures to be applied |
- Official destruction of animal products
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Stamping out
- Disinfection
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Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. | |
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