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South Africa - Outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza H7 in commercial ostriches in farms, Western Cape Province
South Africa - Outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza H7 in commercial ostriches in farms, Western Cape Province
Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
South Africa
Information received on 21/08/2020 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa
Summary
Report type
Immediate notification
Date of start of the event
15/07/2020
Date of confirmation of the event
31/07/2020
Report date
21/08/2020
Date submitted to OIE
21/08/2020
Reason for notification
Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
21/05/2019
Manifestation of disease
Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent
Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype
H7
Nature of diagnosis
Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
a defined zone within the country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (LPAI_H7_2020_WCP_001)
LPAI_H7_2020_WCP_001, Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province
Date of start of the outbreak
15/07/2020
Outbreak status
Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit
Farm
Affected animals
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Killed and disposed of
Slaughtered
Birds
590
9
0
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
590
9
0
0
0
Outbreak statistics
Species
Apparent morbidity rate
Apparent mortality rate
Apparent case fatality rate
Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds
1.53%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
Unknown or inconclusive
Contact with wild species
Epidemiological comments
Coordinates modified to protect confidentiality as required by South African Legislation.
Control measures
Measures applied
Quarantine
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type
Species
Test
Test date
Result
ARC-OVI (National laboratory)
Birds
polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
31/07/2020
Positive
Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
South Africa
Information received on 02/09/2020 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
South Africa
Information received on 30/09/2020 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
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