Germany - Avian Influenza H5N6 outbreak confirmed in poultry farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Nordfriesland

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Avian influenza detected on S?deroog

In Schleswig-Holstein, the avian influenza virus of the subtype H5N6 has been detected for the first time in a backyard holding. A corresponding confirmation was received from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut.
By Imke Schr?der
Article published: Wednesday, 21.03.2018 14:17

57 animals must be killed.
Source: Dahl, Ulf
Photo: 57 animals have to be killed.

Kiel. Affected is a backyard holding on the Hallig S?deroog in Nordfriesland with 57 chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. All poultry are killed and properly disposed of according to the Avian Influenza Regulation.
Sperrbezirk has been set up.

Restriction zones were set up around the outbreak facility, consisting of a restricted area of at least three and an observation area of at least ten kilometers. Accordingly, the Restriction zone includes the Hallig S?deroog and the observation area the island of Pellworm.

http://www.kn-online.de/Nachrichten/Schleswig-Holstein/Schleswig-Holstein-Gefluegelpest-auf-Suederoog-festgestellt

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Avian influenza in poultry farming in Schleswig-Holstein

Date21.03.2018

KIEL. In Schleswig-Holstein, the avian influenza virus of the subtype H5N6 has been detected for the first time in a poultry production. The Ministry of Agriculture received confirmation from the Friedrich Loeffler Institute ( FLI ), the national reference laboratory for avian influenza.

The affected stance on the Hallig S?deroog in the district of Nordfriesland consists of 57 animals with chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. After the investigation of several dead animals in the state laboratory already triggered the official suspicion of avian influenza, the notifiable animal epidemic could be determined after further investigations in the national reference laboratory by the veterinary authority. All poultry-keeping animals are killed and properly disposed of according to the Avian Influenza Regulation. Restriction zones have been set up

According to the Avian Influenza Regulation, restriction zones have been established around the outbreak. These consist of a restricted area of at least three and an observation area of at least ten kilometers around the outbreak operation. Accordingly, the Sperrbezirk includes the Hallig S?deroog and the observation area the island of Pellworm. In these zones certain legal regulations apply, especially for poultry farms. These include, for example, a housing order and a ban on the movement of live poultry.

Reinforce protective measures

For all poultry farmers, the general protection measures prescribed in the Avian Influenza Regulation need to be implemented. Poultry must be fed and watered in places that are inaccessible to wild birds. Forage, litter and other objects that may come into contact with poultry should be kept out of reach of wild birds. The veterinary examination for increased losses and the display of all hitherto unreported poultry husbandry at the competent veterinary office are also required. Other important aspects to consider are also in the flyer "danger of avian influenza - how to protect my animals?" Read.
Dead, avian influenza-susceptible wild birds such as ducks, geese, gulls and birds of prey should be reported to the appropriate veterinary or regulatory office.

Background:

Avian influenza can occur in two forms in domestic poultry and wild birds: the low pathogenic form (LPAI) or the highly pathogenic form (HPAI), avian influenza. The highly pathogenic form is subject to mandatory reporting in both wild and domestic birds and is being combated by the measures of the Avian Influenza Ordinance. A vaccine against the virus is not allowed.

Since the first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of subtype H5N6 in the Netherlands in December 2017, other European countries such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark have also been affected. This subtype H5N6, which occurs in Europe, has a high genetic similarity to HPAIV H5N8, which has been circulating in Europe since winter 2016/2017. Cases occur in the wild bird population and in some countries also in commercial and non-commercial poultry. The only case in Germany to date was detected in a wild duck in Bavaria in January 2018. With the current evidence, the subtype H5N6 was detected for the first time in an attitude in Germany. So far, no human infections with the occurring in Europe poultry virus H5N6 known.
Media information from March 21, 2018 to download (PDF 124KB, file is not barrier-free)Responsible for this press release: Joschka Knuth | Ministry of Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitalization | Mercatorstrasse 3, 24106 Kiel | Phone 0431 988-7201 | Fax 0431 988-7173 | E-Mail: press office@melund.landsh.de | Media information of the state government can be found up-to-date and archived on the Internet at www.schleswig-holstein.de | The Ministry can be found on the Internet at www.melund.schleswig-holstein.de

http://www.schleswig-holstein.de/DE/...uegelpest.html

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	Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Germany
Information received on 22/03/2018 from Dr. Karin Schwabenbauer, Ministerial Dirigentin and Chief Veterinary Officer , Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Bundesministerium f?r Ern?hrung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL) , Bonn, Germany
Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 20/03/2018 Date of confirmation of the event 20/03/2018 Report date 22/03/2018 Date submitted to OIE 22/03/2018 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 01/2018 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus Serotype H5N6 Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (18-015-00003) Pellworm/S?deroog, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein Date of start of the outbreak 20/03/2018 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Backyard Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Birds 73 15 11 62 0 Affected population flock of rare and endangered breeds (44 chickens, 7 geese, 19 ducks, 3 turkeys)
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Birds 73 15 11 62 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 20.55% 15.07% 73.33% 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 Assumed contact with wild birds Epidemiological comments All birds have been culled and safely disposed of. Restriction zones have been established and epidemiological investigations started. No bird or bird products have been dispatched to EU Member States or third countries.
Control measures Measures applied Movement control inside the country Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Screening Traceability Quarantine Official destruction of animal products Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste Stamping out Control of wildlife reservoirs Zoning Disinfection 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 Friedrich-Loeffler Institute (National laboratory) Birds real-time PCR 20/03/2018 Positive
Future Reporting The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
Map of outbreak locations

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