Information received on 27 February 2006 from Dr Ismayil Murshud Gasanov, Head, State Veterinary Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Baku:
Report date: 24 February 2006.
Avian influenza due to highly pathogenic virus subtype H5 has been reported in poultry in the following locations:
- Ghiljazi, Khyzy;
- Samedabad, Biljasuvar.
Date of first confirmation of the event:
24 February 2006.Date of start of the event:
22 February 2006.Clinical disease:
yes.Nature of diagnosis:
clinical and laboratory.Laboratory where virological testing was carried out:
State Veterinary Laboratory, Baku.Source of outbreaks or origin of infection:
unknown or inconclusive.Control measures undertaken:
- control of wildlife reservoirs;
- quarantine;
- movement control inside the country;
- screening;
- disinfection of infected premises/establishments.
Treatment of affected animals:
no.