France - 1 new outbreak of Anthrax in bovines in Cantal (OIE, August 2, 2016)

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Anthrax, France

Information received on 03/08/2016 from Dr Loic Evain, Directeur G?n?ral adjoint, CVO, Direction g?n?rale de l'alimentation, Minist?re de l'Agriculture, de l'Agroalimentaire et de la For?t, Paris, France

Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 26/07/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 02/08/2016 Report date 02/08/2016 Date submitted to OIE 03/08/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 06/2008 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 Montgreleix, Montgreleix, CANTAL Date of start of the outbreak 26/07/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 181 4 4 0 0 Affected population Four bovines have shown symptoms and died since July, 26th. Anthrax is historically known on these pastures. A vaccination campaign is being implemented.

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 181 4 4 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 2.21% 2.21% 100.00% 2.21% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter

Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Reoccurrence

Control measures Measures applied Movement control inside the country Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s) Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied No other measures

Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result Maisons Alfort Animal health laboratory ? Anses (National laboratory) Cattle bacteriological examination 02/08/2016 Positive

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

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