Niger - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in birds on farm in Tillaberi (OIE, January 19, 2017)

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Niger

Information received on 19/01/2017 from Dr Ibrahim Bangana, Directeur G?n?ral, Services V?t?rinaires, Services V?t?rinaires, Niamey, Niger

Summary Report type Follow-up report No. 2 Date of start of the event 21/02/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 26/05/2016 Report date 19/01/2017 Date submitted to OIE 19/01/2017 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 2015 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N1 Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (02/06/2016) Follow-up report No. 1 (29/06/2016) Follow-up report No. 2 (19/01/2017)

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 Quartier Plateau, Commune 3, TILLABERI Date of start of the outbreak 05/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 22 14 14 0 8 Affected population Household farm including, among others, 13 ducks and 9 hens. During investigations, losses are estimated at 14 poultry (6 ducks and 8 hens).

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 22 14 14 0 8 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 63.64% 63.64% 100.00% 100.00% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter

Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Unknown or inconclusive Introduction of new live animals Fomites (humans, vehicles, feed, etc.)

Control measures Measures applied Vaccination prohibited No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied Movement control inside the country Screening Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability Dipping / Spraying Quarantine Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone Stamping out Official destruction of animal products Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Zoning

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

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