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  • Austria - Government confirms H5N8 bird flu in dead wild birds at Lake Constance in Vorarlberg - November 8, 2016

    Avian Influenza


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    Last updated: 08.11.2016





    In Austria in early November, dead water poultry (herons, tabernacles, etc.) were found in the Lake Constance area.

    At first, the suspicion of an AI virus of subtype H5N8 resulted from investigations at the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine of the AGES in M?dling. So far, there is no evidence that domestic poultry would be affected.

    BMGF: Bird flu cases on Lake Constance in Vorarlberg proved
    The investigations as to whether this is the highly pathogenic variant of H5N8 are not yet concluded. If the test proves that it is the highly pathogenic variant, a highly pathogenic virus type of avian influenza in Austria would have occurred again for the first time since 2006 (2006 was H5N1).
    The distinction between highly pathogenic and low-pathogenic AI types is related to the severity of the disease in birds: whereas low-pathogenic AI types cause no or only mild symptoms, highly pathogenic AI types lead to serious pathologies and high mortality rates.



    https://www.ages.at/themen/krankheit...r/vogelgrippe/


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    Press release

    BMGF: Bird flu cases on Lake Constance in Vorarlberg proved

    08.11.2016 17:31 - Vienna (BMGF)
    In Vorarlberg, pathogens of avian influenza (avian influenza) of subtype H5N8 were detected in five wild birds.The decayed wild birds - mainly heronies - were found throughout the weekend around the Austrian part of Lake Constance. The five wild birds are four herons and one tablet. So far, there is no evidence that the virus stem (H5N8) found is transmitted to humans. ****
    The investigations have been carried out by the National Reference Laboratory of AGES (Agency for Health and Food Security). However, they are not yet fully concluded. We are currently analyzing whether the virus is a highly pathogenic or low pathogenic type (strong or low pathogenic). It is only when these results are available - all foreseeable tomorrow, Wednesday, the case - what measures need to be taken.
    Zwtl .: Close coordination with authorities in Germany and Switzerland
    Since the weekend, more than 100 dead water birds - especially herons - have been discovered around Lake Constance, also in neighboring Germany and Switzerland. Also from Poland, Hungary, Croatia and Schleswig-Holstein were reported this week cases of avian influenza of the subtype H5N8. In Hungary, a turkey farm is affected by avian influenza. The current accumulation of this disease is probably due to the migration of wild birds to the south.
    The most important priority now is to prevent the spread of these animal diseases to domestic poultry stocks.For this reason, experts from the BMGF, Vorarlberg and AGES are currently working on the measures to be taken.This can range from setting up a "protection zone" around the shore of the lake to the stabling of domestic poultry (ie exclusive housing). Since Austria's neighbors Germany and Switzerland are also affected, this is done in close coordination with their competent authorities.
    Due to the accumulation of confirmed cases in Europe, there is also increased attention outside the currently affected area around Lake Constance. Poultry keepers, in particular close to fresh water, are advised of the hazards and the general hygiene measures are urgently recommended.
    As soon as new findings or decisions for measures are available, the Ministry of Health will inform the public again. (Final)

    http://www.bmgf.gv.at/home/Presse/Pr...g_nachgewiesen








  • #3
    Originally posted by sharon sanders View Post
    Also from Poland, Hungary, Croatia and Schleswig-Holstein were reported this week cases of avian influenza of the subtype H5N8.

    Croatia too, apparently, but I can not find any official Croatian or FAO source on this.

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      In Vorarlberg sind bei fünf toten Wildvögeln Erreger der Vogelgrippe des Subtyps H5N8 nachgewiesen worden. Bei den verendeten Tieren handelt es sic...
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      • #5
        hat tip @agesnews @RoliRolihlahla


        12:33 Bird flu in Western Austria


        The variant of avian flu virus of the virus type H5-N8, which is regarded as dangerous, has arrived in Austria: Yesterday the disease was detected in 80 dead wild birds in the Lake Constance region. Today there is the suspicion that domestic poultry in a plant is suffering from bird flu.

        http://oe1.orf.at/player/20161110/450488








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        • #6
          Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
          Austria
          Information received on 10/11/2016 from Mr Dr Ulrich Herzog, Chief Veterinary Officer, Verbrauchergesundheit, Bundesministerium f?r Gesundheit , VIENNE, Austria
          Summary
          Report type Immediate notification
          Date of start of the event 07/11/2016
          Date of confirmation of the event 09/11/2016
          Report date 10/11/2016
          Date submitted to OIE 10/11/2016
          Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
          Date of previous occurrence 26/04/2006
          Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
          Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
          Serotype H5N8
          Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
          This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
          New outbreaks (1)
          Outbreak 1 Shore of Lake Constance, VORARLBERG
          Date of start of the outbreak 07/11/2016
          Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
          Epidemiological unit Forest
          Affected animals
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Common Pochard:Aythya ferina(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
          Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae) 7 7 0 0
          Numididae (unidentified):Numididae (incognita)(Numididae) 2 2 0 0
          Affected population migratory birds
          Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
          Total animals affected
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Common Pochard:Aythya ferina(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
          Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae) 7 7 0 0
          Numididae (unidentified):Numididae (incognita)(Numididae) 2 2 0 0
          Outbreak statistics
          Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
          Common Pochard:Aythya ferina(Anatidae) ** ** 100.00% **
          Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae) ** ** 100.00% **
          Numididae (unidentified):Numididae (incognita)(Numididae) ** ** 100.00% **
          *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
          • Contact with wild species
          Control measures
          Measures applied
          • Screening
          • Control of wildlife reservoirs
          • 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
          Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES IVET), M?dling (National laboratory) Common Pochard nested RT-PCR 09/11/2016 Positive
          Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES IVET), M?dling (National laboratory) Numididae (unidentified) nested RT-PCR 10/11/2016 Positive
          Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES IVET), M?dling (National laboratory) Tufted Duck nested RT-PCR 09/11/2016 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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