Poland - 4 outbreaks of H5N8 avian flu in Lubuskie Province confirmed; 4 more reported in media

[Gert van der Hoek]

Lubuskie province / third outbreak of avian flu confirmed

In podgorzowskiej municipality Deszczno in Lubuskie on a farm in the village Białobłocie was confirmed on Thursday, the third outbreak of avian flu. This time, the virus subtype H5N8 was detected in samples taken from geese - he told PAP spokesman for the governor of Lubuskie Alexander Chmielińska.

Earlier, two outbreaks of the disease have been diagnosed birds on farms in Deszcznie and Glinik.

State Veterinary Institute in Pulawy confirmed that it is the same virus as the other two fires. On the farm is located approx. 1000 geese. The liquidation of the fire will begin today in the evening, after the completion of the liquidation turkey farm in Glinik "- told PAP spokesman.

On Thursday forenoon province governor Lubuskie Wladyslaw Dajczak announced that in connection with the virus H5N8 in the protection zone, covering part of the municipality Deszczno and Gorzow Wielkopolski ., will be stamped all poultry - both in farms and in backyard poultry houses. It's about stopping the spread of avian flu.

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[Gert van der Hoek]

More domestic birds with avian flu in western Poland

16.12.2016

A new outbreak of avian flu has been reported at a goose farm in western Poland, an official said on Thursday.


This marks the third outbreak of avian flu in Poland’s western Lubuskie province this year, according to a spokeswoman for the province governor.

The State Veterinary Institute has confirmed that the virus is the same as in two previous cases, Aleksandra Chmielińska-Ciepły told Polish news agency PAP. She added that there are about 1,000 geese on the farm.

Earlier this month, the H5 virus, commonly known as bird flu, was detected in geese and turkeys on two other farms in Lubuskie province.

As required by European Union law, the authorities have created a special protection zone and an outer surveillance zone around the affected farms to prevent the spread of the disease.

Other measures have included a cull of live birds on the farms.

The detected strain, H5N8, is not harmful to humans, officials say.

In early November, avian flu was detected in five wild ducks and a seagull found dead in a lake near Szczecin, north-western Poland.

[Pathfinder]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Poland

Information received on 16/12/2016 from Dr Krzysztof Jazdzewski, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, General Veterinary Inspectorate, VARSOVIE, Poland

Summary Report type Follow-up report No. 5 Date of start of the event 28/10/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 05/11/2016 Report date 16/12/2016 Date submitted to OIE 16/12/2016 Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease in the country Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N8 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (07/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 1 (15/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 2 (18/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 3 (05/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 4 (14/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 5 (16/12/2016)

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 Bialoblocie, Deszczno, Gorzowski, LUBUSKIE Date of start of the outbreak 13/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 1000 329 329 671 0

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 1000 329 329 671 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 32.90% 32.90% 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

Control measures Measures applied Screening Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability 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 Zoning 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 National Veterinary Research Institute (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 15/12/2016 Positive

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

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[Gert van der Hoek]

4th outbreak in Lubuskie Province


H5N8 virus attacks in the eastern Poland

19 December 2016

On Sunday evening (December 18), the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the occurrence of the fifth outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Poland. This time, the Carpathian mountains.

Bird flu does not forgive. Despite attempts by veterinary inspection activities on Sunday in the vicinity of Deszczna it appeared fourth outbreak in the infected area, in a herd of more than 36,000 turkeys.

What's worse, the same day GLW announced a new outbreak in the municipality of Przemysl (Podkarpackie Province). The farm, which stated the occurrence of H5N8 virus had a population of 72 various species of birds, including chickens and hens decorative, ducks and guinea fowl.

Testing of samples in the reference laboratory for. Avian influenza in the CIP-PIB in Pulawy confirmed the worst fears. Veterinary services implement appropriate procedures to control the disease.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Avian flu in Deszcznie. The disease spreads around the area are further outbreaks

24/12/2016


Yesterday, the mayor Deszczna informed about further outbreaks of avian influenza in the community.In the area of Gorzow already found eight sources of infection with H5N8.

[Pathfinder]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Poland

Information received on 27/12/2016 from Dr Krzysztof Jazdzewski, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, General Veterinary Inspectorate, VARSOVIE, Poland

Summary Report type Follow-up report No. 9 Date of start of the event 28/10/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 05/11/2016 Report date 27/12/2016 Date submitted to OIE 27/12/2016 Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease in the country Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N8 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (07/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 1 (15/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 2 (18/11/2016) Follow-up report No. 3 (05/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 4 (14/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 5 (16/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 6 (19/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 7 (22/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 8 (23/12/2016) Follow-up report No. 9 (27/12/2016)

New outbreaks (4)

Outbreak 1 Borek, Deszczno, Gorzowski, LUBUSKIE Date of start of the outbreak 21/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 61066 1166 1166 59900 0

Outbreak 2 Maszewo, Deszczno, Gorzowski, LUBUSKIE Date of start of the outbreak 21/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 7346 349 349 6997 0

Outbreak 3 Czuszow, Palecznica, Proszowicki, MALOPOLSKE Date of start of the outbreak 22/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Backyard Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 41 31 31 10 0

Outbreak 4 Karnin, Deszczno, Gorzowski, LUBUSKIE Date of start of the outbreak 24/12/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 27360 100 100 27260 0

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 4 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 95813 1646 1646 94167 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 1.72% 1.72% 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

Control measures Measures applied Screening Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability 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 Zoning 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 National Veterinary Research Institute (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 23/12/2016 Positive National Veterinary Research Institute (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 26/12/2016 Positive

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

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