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Bhutan - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in backyard birds, Samdrup Jongkhar (OIE, March 13, 2018)
Bhutan - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in backyard birds, Samdrup Jongkhar (OIE, March 13, 2018)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
Bhutan
Information received on 13/03/2018 from Dr Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
The outbreak has occurred in free ranging birds reared within temple complex
Summary of outbreaks
Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Killed and disposed of
Slaughtered
Birds
60
36
36
24
0
Outbreak statistics
Species
Apparent morbidity rate
Apparent mortality rate
Apparent case fatality rate
Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds
60.00%
60.00%
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
Introduction of new live animals
Illegal movement of animals
Epidemiological comments
The birds were brought from unknown sources illegally and kept within the temple complex. The disease is so far confined within the temple complex owing to strict enforcement of control measures.
Control measures
Measures applied
Movement control inside the country
Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
Official destruction of animal products
Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
Stamping out
Disinfection
Ante and post-mortem inspections
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
Quarantine
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type
Species
Test
Test date
Result
National Centre for Animal Health (National laboratory)
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