Austria - First bird flu suspicion in domestic poultry (turkey farm) - H5N8 confirmed

[Gert van der Hoek]

11/11/16

According to the evidence of the avian influenza in dead wild birds at Lake Constance, a suspicion of domestic poultry has occurred in Vorarlberg. . The results of the samples are to be available on Friday, said Ulrich Herzog of the Ministry of Health on Thursday to the APA. Around Lake Constance Lake Constance is about a kilometer wide protection zone, in this area domestic poultry must be kept in the stable.

[Gert van der Hoek]

BMGF: Current information on avian influenza in Vorarlberg


11/11/2016

Confirmation of avian influenza (avian influenza subtype H5N8) in a domestic poultry farm

Vienna (OTS) - The Federal Ministry of Health and Women (BMGF) confirms the occurrence of highly pathogenic H5N8 virus in a free-range turkey farm on the Lake Constance in Vorarlberg. The company, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the location of the positive wild birds, was immediately blocked by the official veterinarian. The animals of the poultry stock are now protected against animal welfare, the animal carcasses harmlessly eliminated and the plant subsequently cleaned and disinfected. There is no danger for consumers as there is so far no evidence that the subtype H5N8 is dangerous for humans. ****

A protected zone (radius at least 3 km) and a monitoring zone (radius at least 10 km) are drawn around the affected operation. Within the protection zone, all poultry holdings are inspected by an official veterinarian.

Special measures within the protection zone:
• Biosafety must be observed in all poultry farms;
• The use of poultry is prohibited - the poultry must be kept in such a way that no contact with wild birds can take place;
• All suspect birds (fall of the laying, waste of feed, increased deaths) must be reported to the competent veterinary authority;
• Discarded waterfowl and birds of prey are to be reported to the competent official veterinarian.


The measures to be taken locally by the veterinary authorities on the ground have been coordinated with the authorities of the Lake Constance States and assisted by the necessary assistance.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Women still points out that the negligent dissemination of animal diseases constitutes a criminal offense to be prosecuted. Therefore, the entry of locked and suspicious establishments is to be omitted by non-business persons and the instructions of the local authorities are to be followed accordingly. Compliance with the diligence required can ensure a rapid and efficient containment of the disease.

[Pathfinder]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Austria

Information received on 11/11/2016 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 09/11/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 11/11/2016 Report date 11/11/2016 Date submitted to OIE 11/11/2016 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 Bregenz, VORARLBERG Date of start of the outbreak 09/11/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 1150 250 70 0 Affected population Holding of free range turkeys; all animals will be killed, and the holding will be cleaned and disinfected. Farm is banned, protection and surveillance zones installed.

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 1150 250 70 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 21.74% 6.09% 28.00% ** *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 Vaccination prohibited No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied Movement control inside the country Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability Stamping out Official destruction of animal products Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Zoning

Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result AGES IVET M?dling (National laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 11/11/2016 Positive

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

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