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Nepal - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in crows nested in a bamboo tree area, Kathmadnu, Bagmati (OIE, March 26, 2019)
Nepal - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in crows nested in a bamboo tree area, Kathmadnu, Bagmati (OIE, March 26, 2019)
Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds),
Nepal
Information received on 26/03/2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, NEPAL, Nepal
*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
There was a sudden death of a large number of crows in a bamboo tree area of the affected location. Proper cleaning and disinfection of the premises were done with the burial of dead crows. Post-operative surveillance is ongoing.
Control measures
Measures applied
Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
Control of wildlife reservoirs
Disinfection
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
No other measures
Future Reporting
The event is resolved. No more 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
Samples of dead crows and chickens to be sent to Australia for laboratory tests
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- Arjun Poudel, Kathmandu
Apr 7, 2019-
The Department of Livestock Services is preparing to send samples of dead crows and chickens to Australia for genome sequencing to confirm if there has been any change in the biology of the H5N1 virus.
As a member of the World Organisation of Animal Health, Nepal has to send samples for avian flu of H5N1 for genome sequencing, according to Dr Samjhana Kumari Shakya, deputy director general at the department.
?We do not have genome sequencing facility in our laboratory,? Dr Shakya said. ?So we are sending the samples to a laboratory in Australia.?
She informed that over 350 crows died of the H5N1 virus in recent weeks in the city.
The Department of Livestock Services is preparing to send samples of dead crows and chickens to Australia for genome sequencing to confirm if there has been any change in the biology of the H5N1 virus.
"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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