Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

26/03/2019

Date of confirmation of the event

02/04/2019

Report date

06/04/2019

Date submitted to OIE

06/04/2019

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease in the country

Causal agent

Equine influenza virus

Serotype

Pending

Nature of diagnosis

Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

the whole country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 2

Outbreak Location

• Dakar ( RUFISQUE )
• Diourbel ( DIOURBEL )

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

• Contact with infected animal(s) at grazing/watering
• Fomites (humans, vehicles, feed, etc.)
• Airborne spread

Epidemiological comments

Equine influenza occurred as a result of strong winds and dust.

Stray donkeys are the main animals affected and play a role in spreading the disease as well as the groupings at weekly markets and watering points.

Measures applied

• Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
• Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
• Quarantine
• Disinfection
• Ante and post-mortem inspections
• Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• Movement control inside the country

Laboratory name and type

Livestock and Veterinary Research National Laboratory ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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