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  • Nepal - Bird flu H5N1 found in birds in Itahari children park and H5N8 in poultry farm, Sunsari district





    Bird flu found in birds in Itahari children park
    Park closed for a month


    - BEDRAJ POUDEL, Itahari


    Mar 8, 2017- A strain of bird flu has been detected in birds at a children park in Taltalaiya of Sunsari district.

    Regional Laboratory in Biratnagar and Central Veterinary Laboratory in Kathmandu confirmed the presence of H5N1 influenza virus after a test conducted on dead birds from the park.
    ...
    Taltalaiya Development and Conservation Committee General Secretary Ramesh Adhikari informed that different animals and birds had died in the park in a course of one week.

    The death of turkey, peacock, Eurasian eagle owl, swan, guinea pig and leopard cat among others raised suspicion and the committee decided to send them for the test.

    The park that houses some 22 species of rare birds receives 500 footfalls on daily basis. Now the experts are trying to contain the outbreak by spreading pesticides in the area.

    "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

  • #2
    Bird flu detected in Itahari

    - Post Report, Itahari

    Mar 11, 2017- The H5N1 influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in a poultry farm at Khanar in Itahari, Sunsari.
    ...
    Three days ago, bird flu virus was detected in birds at a children park in Taltalaiya as well.


    The H5N1 influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in a poultry farm at Khanar in Itahari, Sunsari.
    "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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    • #3
      Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds),
      Nepal
      Information received on 10/03/2017 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Doctor, Department of Livestock Services, DGA openRR, NEPAL, Nepal
      Summary
      Report type Immediate notification
      Date of start of the event 02/03/2017
      Date of confirmation of the event 06/03/2017
      Report date 10/03/2017
      Date submitted to OIE 10/03/2017
      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 22/05/2014
      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus
      Serotype H5N1
      Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
      This event pertains to the whole country
      New outbreaks (1)
      Outbreak 1 Itahari-2, Taltalaiya, Sunsari, KOSHI
      Date of start of the outbreak 02/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Natural park
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) 14 6 6 0 0
      Asian Openbill:Anastomus oscitans(Ciconiidae) 1 1 1 0 0
      Affected population Swans and storks (Harkhor) kept in a mini zoo within a community-based recreational park.
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) 14 6 6 0 0
      Asian Openbill:Anastomus oscitans(Ciconiidae) 1 1 1 0 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) 42.86% 42.86% 100.00% 42.86%
      Asian Openbill:Anastomus oscitans(Ciconiidae) 100.00% 100.00% 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
      • Unknown or inconclusive
      Epidemiological comments Within the mini zoo under the TalTalaiya community-based recreational park, there were different species of animals (monkey, leopard, jackal, rabbit, guinea pig, and deer) and birds (swans and storks). No mortality in animals. The park is surrounded by a large area of forest. There was high movement of people to the park. Therefore, it has been closed by the committee at this moment. Proper cleaning and disinfection of the shed was done with burial of dead birds. Post-operative surveillance is ongoing.
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Screening
      • Disinfection / Disinfestation
      • Quarantine
      • Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
      • Stamping out
      • Official destruction of animal products
      • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
      • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
      • 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
      Central Veterinary Laboratory (National laboratory) Asian Openbill rapid tests 06/03/2017 Positive
      Central Veterinary Laboratory (National laboratory) Asian Openbill real-time PCR 06/03/2017 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


      • #4
        Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
        Nepal
        Information received on 10/03/2017 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Doctor, Department of Livestock Services, DGA openRR, NEPAL, Nepal
        Summary
        Report type Immediate notification
        Date of start of the event 01/03/2017
        Date of confirmation of the event 08/03/2017
        Report date 10/03/2017
        Date submitted to OIE 10/03/2017
        Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease in the country
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
        Serotype H5N8
        Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
        This event pertains to the whole country
        New outbreaks (1)
        Outbreak 1 Itahari-12, Santitole,Khanar, Sunsari, KOSHI
        Date of start of the outbreak 01/03/2017
        Outbreak status Resolved (10/03/2017)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 6200 3650 3650 2550 0
        Affected population 40-weeks and 20-weeks old commercial layers birds reared in a two different sheds.
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 6200 3650 3650 2550 0
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Birds 58.87% 58.87% 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
        • Unknown or inconclusive
        Epidemiological comments A total of 2550 birds, 412 eggs, 200kg of food, 2213 egg trays and 26 local hens have been destroyed and disposed of by the Rapid Response Team. Stamping out, cleaning and disinfection and sealing of infected premises have been completed. Post operative surveillance outside the containment area is ongoing.
        Control measures
        Measures applied
        • Movement control inside the country
        • Screening
        • Disinfection / Disinfestation
        • Quarantine
        • Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
        • Stamping out
        • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
        • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
        • 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
        Central Veterinary Laboratory (National laboratory) Birds rapid tests 07/03/2017 Positive
        Central Veterinary laboratory (National laboratory) Birds real-time PCR 08/03/2017 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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