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  • Czech Republic: H5N8 detected in poultry

    Source: https://www.radio.cz/en/section/news...e-year-absence

    Bird flu detected in Czech Republic after three-year absence
    Ian Willoughby
    18-01-2020

    Avian influenza has appeared in the Czech Republic again after a three-year absence, the State Veterinary Administration said on Saturday. An outbreak of the H5N8 virus, which is fatal to birds, was recorded at a small poultry farm by the village of Štěp?nov nad Svratkou in Vysočina, officials said...

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    Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
    Czech Republic
    Information received on 20/01/2020 from Dr Zbyněk Semer?d, Director General, State Veterinary Administration, Veterinary Administration, Prague, Czech Republic
    Summary
    Report type Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 17/01/2020
    Date of confirmation of the event 17/01/2020
    Report date 20/01/2020
    Date submitted to OIE 20/01/2020
    Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
    Serotype H5N8
    Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 Stepanov nad Svratkou, Zdar nad Sazavou, Vysocina
    Date of start of the outbreak 17/01/2020
    Outbreak status Resolved (18/01/2020)
    Epidemiological unit Backyard
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
    Birds 15 6 6 9 0
    Affected population Death of 6 hens out of a total of 12. The farm also kept 3 ducks.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
    Birds 15 6 6 9 0
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Birds 40.00% 40.00% 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
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • Movement control inside the country
    • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
    • Traceability
    • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
    • Stamping out
    • Control of wildlife reservoirs
    • Zoning
    • Disinfection
    Diagnostic test results
    Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
    State Veterinary Institute (SVI) Prague (National laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 17/01/2020 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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    • #3
      Source: https://in.reuters.com/article/healt...-idINL8N2AG0NL

      Czech Republic reports second bird flu case

      PRAGUE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic has found a second case of the bird flu virus, at a commercial poultry farm, an Agriculture Ministry spokesman said on Sunday...

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      • #4
        Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
        Czech Republic
        Information received on 17/02/2020 from Dr Zbyněk Semer?d, Director General, State Veterinary Administration, Veterinary Administration, Prague, Czech Republic
        Summary
        Report type Follow-up report No. 1
        Date of start of the event 17/01/2020
        Date of confirmation of the event 17/01/2020
        Report date 17/02/2020
        Date submitted to OIE 17/02/2020
        Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease
        Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
        Serotype H5N8
        Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
        This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
        Related reports Immediate notification (20/01/2020)
        Follow-up report No. 1 (17/02/2020)
        New outbreaks (1)
        Outbreak 1 Slepotice, Pardubice, Pardubick?
        Date of start of the outbreak 16/02/2020
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Farm
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
        Birds 137500 1300 1300 0 0
        Affected population Death of 1 300 turkeys out of a total of 7 500. There is also 130 000 broilers kept on the farm. All susceptible animals will be killed and disposed of in a rendering plant.
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
        Birds 137500 1300 1300 0 0
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Birds 0.95% 0.95% 100.00% 0.95%
        *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
        • Vaccination prohibited
        • No treatment of affected animals
        Measures to be applied
        • Movement control inside the country
        • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
        • Traceability
        • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
        • Stamping out
        • Control of wildlife reservoirs
        • Zoning
        • Disinfection
        Diagnostic test results
        Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
        State Veterinary Institute (SVI) Prague (National laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 16/02/2020 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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