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Sweden - Outbreaks of anthrax in animals in Ostergotland County
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"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 MandelaTags: None
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 18/07/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 1 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 18/07/2016 Date submitted to OIE 18/07/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 Vadstena, Vadstena, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 15/07/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 140 1 1 0 0 Affected population This is a beef cattle herd, not a milk cattle herd. One cow was found dead on the pasture. Sample was confirmed the same day by PCR. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 140 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 0.71% 0.71% 100.00% 0.71% *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 animals are believed to have been infected by spores from soil on the pasture. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Cattle real-time PCR 15/07/2016 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
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 29/07/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 3 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 29/07/2016 Date submitted to OIE 29/07/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 Vadstena, Vadstena, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 27/07/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Not applicable Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Equidae 3 1 1 0 0 Affected population On July 27, a 14 years old Warmblood gelding was found dead on pasture. No obvious signs of disease were found and the horse had appeared healthy when observed on the evening before. Blood samples were taken from the dead horse the same day, analysed with PCR technique, and were found positive to Bacillus anthracis. Another two Warmblood horses on the same pasture were found healthy. These two were treated with antibiotic. All three horses had been moved to the pasture on July 16. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Equidae 3 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Equidae 33.33% 33.33% 100.00% 33.33% *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 animals are believed to have been infected by spores from soil on the pasture. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- Treatment of affected animals ( Penicillin treatment for five days)
Measures to be applied - Disinfection / Disinfestation
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Equidae real-time PCR 28/07/2016 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
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 01/08/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 4 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 01/08/2016 Date submitted to OIE 01/08/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 4 (01/08/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 ?desh?g, ?desh?g, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 30/07/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 73 1 1 0 0 Affected population This is a beef cattle herd. One of the animals was found dead on the pasture. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 73 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 1.37% 1.37% 100.00% 1.37% *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 animals are believed to have been infected by spores from soil on the pasture. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- Treatment of affected animals ( Penicillin treatment 5 days)
Measures to be applied - Disinfection / Disinfestation
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Cattle real-time PCR 31/07/2016 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
Comment
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 03/08/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 5 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 03/08/2016 Date submitted to OIE 03/08/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 4 (01/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 5 (03/08/2016)New outbreaks (2)
Outbreak 1 Vadstena, Vadstena, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 01/08/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Forest Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Affected population A dead moose found during forest working. Death occurred between two and four weeks before. Outbreak 2 ?desh?g, ?desh?g, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 01/08/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 16 1 1 0 0 Affected population This is a beef cattle herd. One of the animals was found dead on the pasture. It is believed to have been infected by spores from soil on the pasture. Local history of anthrax might be involved. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Cattle 16 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) ** ** 100.00% ** Cattle 6.25% 6.25% 100.00% 6.25% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Cattle real-time PCR 02/08/2016 Positive National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Moose real-time PCR 02/08/2016 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
Comment
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 09/08/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 6 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 09/08/2016 Date submitted to OIE 09/08/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 4 (01/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 5 (03/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 6 (09/08/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 ?desh?g, ?desh?g, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 06/08/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Sheep 11 1 1 0 0 Affected population This is a flock of sheep. One of the animals was found dead on the pasture. It is believed to have been infected by spores from soil on the pasture. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Sheep 11 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Sheep 9.09% 9.09% 100.00% 9.09% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Sheep real-time PCR 08/08/2016 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
Comment
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 29/08/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 8 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 29/08/2016 Date submitted to OIE 29/08/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 4 (01/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 5 (03/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 6 (09/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 7 (19/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 8 (29/08/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 ?desh?g, ?desh?g, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 13/08/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Not applicable Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Affected population One moose was found dead on 23 August. Death occurred approximately 10 days earlier. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) ** ** 100.00% ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments Most of the animals to be vaccinated in the affected area are now vaccinated and the second vaccination round is ongoing. Sanitation of the infected areas is ongoing. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Zoning
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Moose real-time PCR 24/08/2016 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
Comment
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...Anthrax,
SwedenInformation received on 09/09/2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 9 Date of start of the event 07/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2016 Report date 09/09/2016 Date submitted to OIE 09/09/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 26/11/2013 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (13/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (18/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (28/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (29/07/2016)
Follow-up report No. 4 (01/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 5 (03/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 6 (09/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 7 (19/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 8 (29/08/2016)
Follow-up report No. 9 (09/09/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 ?desh?g, ?desh?g, ?STERG?TLANDS L?N Date of start of the outbreak 01/08/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Not applicable Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Affected population Another moose has been found dead on 5 September. Death occurred approximately one month ago. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Moose:Alces alces(Cervidae) ** ** 100.00% ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments Vaccination of animals in the affected areas and sanitation of the infected areas are almost completed. More than 3000 animals are now vaccinated. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Traceability
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Zoning
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory) Moose real-time PCR 06/09/2016 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
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