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31 July 2017
The Herald (Harare)
Zimbabwe: Avian Flu Hits Again
By Elita Chikwati
Lanark Farm in Beatrice has been hit again by a highly pathogenic avian influenza, the second time that the farm has had such an attack...
...The current outbreak has been confirmed by the laboratory to be linked to the first one caused by Avian Influenza- H5N8 type virus...
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Zimbabwe - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 in commercial poultry breeding farm, Mashonaland East Province (OIE, June 1, 2017)
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Bird Flu strain. . . World Organisation for Animal Health advises Zim on Avian Flu
June 12, 2017 Business
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Said the organisation?s head of the communication unit Dr Catherine Bertrand-Ferrandis:
?Since HPAI H5N8 subtypes of the virus cause high mortality in domestic poultry, the organisation recommend that Veterinary Services in risk countries such as Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries increase prevention efforts through bio-security to minimise contact between wild birds and poultry and enhance surveillance and preparedness.
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?Because of the stability of the virus in the environment and highly contagious nature, strict biosecurity measures and good hygiene are essential in protecting against disease outbreaks,? she said.
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?To date no human influenza cases have been reported to be linked with the H5N8 strain. As a precaution, people working with, or in contact with, poultry that are infected with (or suspected of being infected with) AI viruses are recommended to wear protective clothing, including face masks, goggles, gloves and boots.
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Zimbabwe - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 in commercial poultry breeding farm, Mashonaland East Province (OIE, June 1, 2017)
...Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
ZimbabweInformation received on 01/06/2017 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, Principal Director, , Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, Zimbabwe Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 17/05/2017 Date of confirmation of the event 01/06/2017 Report date 01/06/2017 Date submitted to OIE 01/06/2017 Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease in the country Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N8 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (HPAI_ZIM_1_2017) LANARK, SEKE, MASHONALAND EAST Date of start of the outbreak 17/05/2017 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Birds 2000000 7845 7845 75155 0 Affected population Self-contained commercial poultry breeding farm for broilers and layers with a total census of 2 million birds. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Birds 2000000 7845 7845 75155 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 0.39% 0.39% 100.00% 4.15% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments The affected farm has 8 separately managed sites which are at least 1km apart. One of the eight sites was affected, a parent breeding unit for broilers with 83,000 birds. A total of 3,045 birds died within a week at this site showing signs consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The affected site is close to a small dam where there are a number of different migratory waterfowl, which are tentatively suspected to be source of infection. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Screening
- Traceability
- Quarantine
- Official destruction of animal products
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Stamping out
- Zoning
- Disinfection
- 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 Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, South Africa (Regional Reference Laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 29/05/2017 Positive Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, South Africa (Regional Reference Laboratory) Birds virus sequencing 01/06/2017 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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