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    Netherlands - HP H5N6 detected in 2nd group of mute swans - December 18, 2017

    Bird flu in dead swans in Harderwijk - NOT

    14-12-17

    A high pathogenic strain of bird flu was found among the dead swans along the coast of Harderwijk. This was confirmed by Dani?lle Cardozo, spokesman for the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

    It is the same virus - H5N6 - that was confirmed last week at the duck farm in Biddinghuizen. Last week, seventeen dead swans were found along the coast of Harderwijk. It was noticeably more than in previous years and it was initially a mystery what killed the birds.

    According to the ministry, the virus has so far not been found in other wild birds in the Netherlands.

    The virus is very contagious and deadly for birds. In principle, it is not dangerous for people.



    Note: the affected duck farm in Biddinghuizen, is about 11 miles (18 km) from Harderwijk.


    Via Twitter a correction from an avian flu specialist: media were wrong to report bird flu in swans in Harderwijk . H5N6 was detected in other wild birds, see OIE-report. (post #2 and #3) .


    guuskoch‏ @guuskoch 2h2 hours ago More

    Replying to @GertvanderHoek
    Deze informatie klopt niet. Geen positieve gevallen in Harderwijk.
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  • #2
    HP H5N6 bird flu in wild birds in Nunspeet and Elburg


    NUNSPEET - Bird flu has been found in two more places in our province. This time in wild birds that are found in Hulshorst (municipality of Nunspeet) and Elburg. The dead animals have been tested positive for the disease by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR).

    It is not clear which birds are involved. It is also unknown how many animals are infected.

    All birds infected with avian influenza carried the same strain of the virus that was detected last week on a farm in Biddinghuizen. It is the highly pathogenic strain.
    Ook vogelgriep bij wilde vogels in Nunspeet en Elburg - Omroep Gelderland
    https://www.omroepgelderland.nl
    Op nog twee plekken in onze provincie is vogelgriep gevonden. Deze keer bij wilde vogels die zijn gevonden in Hulshorst (gemeente Nunspeet) en Elburg. De dode dieren zijn door Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) positief getest op de ziekte.
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    • #3
      Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds),
      Netherlands
      Information received on 15/12/2017 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 09/12/2017
      Date of confirmation of the event 13/12/2017
      Report date 15/12/2017
      Date submitted to OIE 15/12/2017
      Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 16/05/2017
      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus
      Serotype H5N6
      Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
      This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
      New outbreaks (2)
      Outbreak 1 (HPAI WB H5N6 2017-01) Elburg, GELDERLAND
      Date of start of the outbreak 09/12/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Village
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
      Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
      Outbreak 2 (HPAI WB H5N6 2017-02) Hulshorst, GELDERLAND
      Date of start of the outbreak 09/12/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Village
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
      Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 6 6 0 0
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
      Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 7 7 0 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(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 H5N6 was confirmed in 7 Cygnus olor found in wetland areas near Elburg and Hulshorst. Subtype H5N6 is a reassortment linked to H5N8, it is not the Asian zoonotic H5N6.
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
      • No treatment of affected animals
      Measures to be applied
      • No other measures
      Diagnostic test results
      Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
      Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad (National laboratory) Mute Swan polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 13/12/2017 Positive
      Future Reporting
      The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
      ...
      WAHIS
      http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid.php/Reviewreport/Review?page_refer=MapFullEventReport&reportid=25441
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      • #4
        No bird flu in swans in Harderwijk

        dec 15, 2017

        Via Twitter a correction from an avian flu specialist: media were wrong to report bird flu in swans in Harderwijk (see post #1). H5N6 was detected in other wild birds, see OIE-report. (post #3) .


        guuskoch‏ @guuskoch 2h2 hours ago More

        Replying to @GertvanderHoek
        Deze informatie klopt niet. Geen positieve gevallen in Harderwijk.
        Vogelgriep in Biddinghuizen - WUR
        https://www.wur.nl
        In Biddinghuizen (gemeente Dronten, provincie Flevoland) is op 8 december 2017 bij een bedrijf met vleeseenden vogelgriep aangetoond door Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR). Het virus is getypeerd als hoog pathogeen H5N6. Dit bedrijf raakte ook vorig jaar als een van de eerste besmet. Bij de pluimveebedrijven binnen een gebied van drie kilometer van het besmette bedrijf trof WBVR geen nieuwe besmettingen aan, werd bekend op 11 december.
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        • #5
          Bird flu in mute swans in Harderwijk

          monday december 18, 2017

          Confusing: the swans in post #1 did not have bird flu. However last friday december 15 other mute swans were found near Harderwijk. Today it was confirmed by WUR bioveterinary via Twitter they had bird flu. It is H5, the N is not known yet. The result will be sent to the OIE.
          ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
          Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Gert van der Hoek View Post
            Bird flu in mute swans in Harderwijk

            monday december 18, 2017

            Confusing: the swans in post #1 did not have bird flu. However last friday december 15 other mute swans were found near Harderwijk. Today it was confirmed by WUR bioveterinary via Twitter they had bird flu. It is H5, the N is not known yet. The result will be sent to the OIE.

            WUR Bioveterinary‏ @WURbvr 42m42 minutes ago More



            Replying to @GertvanderHoek @wildopvangNL
            Locatie Harderwijk klopt. Alleen het type is H5+. Subtype is dus nog niet bekend. Zodra we dat weten gaat de informatie naar OIE.

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            • #7
              12 22 2017

              Today confirmation via OIE: HP H5N6 in dead mute swan in Harderwijk.

              Outbreak 1 (HPAI WB H5N6 2017-03) Harderwijk, GELDERLAND
              Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2017
              Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
              Epidemiological unit Village
              Affected animals
              Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
              Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
              http://www.oie.int
              ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
              Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

              ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

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