Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

13/03/2019

Date of confirmation of the event

13/03/2019

Report date

13/03/2019

Date submitted to OIE

13/03/2019

Reason for notification

Recurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

17/12/2018

Manifestation of disease

Sub-clinical infection

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (basic)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• Lovec ( Lisets, Lovech )

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

• Unknown or inconclusive

Measures applied

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

Measures to be applied

• Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
• Stamping out

Laboratory name and type

National Reference Laboratory for avian influenza and Newcastle disease ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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