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In the Netherlands dead wild birds were found with suspected Influenza A virus subtype H5N8 flu. Those animals are now being investigated further.
In a letter to parliament the secretary of agriculture Van Dam writes that avian influenza was confirmed in dead crested grebes and tufted ducks found near Monnickendam.
All commercial poultry should be kept inside, nationwide.
Dead birds have avian influenza type Influenza A virus subtype H5N8
Dead water birds that are found in Monnickendam, are as already suspected infected with bird flu virus type Influenza A virus subtype H5N8. The virus is contagious and lethal to birds. As a precaution yesterday was already decided on a national indoor confinement and physical movement.
According Rijkswaterstaat were found yesterday in Monnickendam and Volendam sixty dead birds. Also at Zeewolde in Flevoland found a victim of bird flu. For that reason, today with two helicopters searched the coast from Zeewolde to Volendam. In addition, only a few dead birds were found.
Information received on 11/11/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Immediate notification
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
11/11/2016
Date submitted to OIE
11/11/2016
Reason for notification
First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
Serotype
H5N8
Nature of diagnosis
Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
a defined zone within the country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (HPAI 2016/01 WB)
Monnickendam, NOORD-HOLLAND
Date of start of the outbreak
08/11/2016
Outbreak status
Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit
Village
Affected animals
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered
Great Crested Grebe:Podiceps cristatus(Podicipedidae)
2
2
Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae)
3
3
Summary of outbreaks
Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered
Great Crested Grebe:Podiceps cristatus(Podicipedidae)
2
2
Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae)
3
3
Outbreak statistics
Species
Apparent morbidity rate
Apparent mortality rate
Apparent case fatality rate
Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Great Crested Grebe:Podiceps cristatus(Podicipedidae)
**
**
100.00%
**
Tufted Duck:Aythya fuligula(Anatidae)
**
**
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
Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments
On November 8th, three tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) and two Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) were found dead in a wetland area. On November 10th the national reference laboratory confirmed HPAI Virus H5N8 in the samples from the tufted ducks and Great crested grebes. The Netherlands has ordered compulsory confinement of all commercial poultry in The Netherlands.
"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
Information received on 16/11/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 1
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
15/11/2016
Date submitted to OIE
16/11/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 18/11/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 2
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
18/11/2016
Date submitted to OIE
18/11/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 29/11/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 4
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
29/11/2016
Date submitted to OIE
29/11/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 05/12/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 5
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
05/12/2016
Date submitted to OIE
05/12/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 15/12/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 6
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
14/12/2016
Date submitted to OIE
15/12/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Bird flu found in dead ducks in two Overijssel towns
By Janene Pieters on December 16, 2016 - 14:25
Dead ducks found in two places in Overijssel were diagnosed with bird flu, water board Drenthe Overijssel Delta announced. The dead birds all carried the bird flu variant H5N8, a very contagious strand, AD reports.
Over 60 dead ducks were found in the municipality of Kampen, on Bosjessteeg. And seven were found in the municipality of Zwartewaterland in Machinevaart. Both municipalities announced that no bird flu was found in surrounding poultry farms...
Information received on 16/12/2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 7
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
16/12/2016
Date submitted to OIE
16/12/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
*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
Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments
H5N8 was confirmed in 41 wild birds found in wetland areas near Mastenbroek, IJsselmuiden, Oostwoud, Zuidwolde, Greonterp, Vrouwenpolder, Woldendorp, Leidschendam, Terschelling, Bollingawier and Enumatil.
"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
Information received on 01/02/2017 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 10
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
01/02/2017
Date submitted to OIE
01/02/2017
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 08/02/2017 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 11
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
08/02/2017
Date submitted to OIE
08/02/2017
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 17/02/2017 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type
Follow-up report No. 12
Date of start of the event
08/11/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
10/11/2016
Report date
17/02/2017
Date submitted to OIE
17/02/2017
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
04/2015
Manifestation of disease
Clinical disease
Causal agent
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds
"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
Information received on 17/03/2017 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
"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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