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Two new cases of bird flu near Yverdon-les-Bains
Bern, 15.08.2017 - Two swans were found dead on Thursday 10 August 2017 on the shores of Lake Neuch?tel near Yverdon-les-Bains (VD). Laboratory tests have established that the H5N8 avian influenza virus has caused the death of both birds. Investigations are being conducted by OSAV in collaboration with the cantonal authorities to determine whether these cases are isolated or not.
The birds affected at the moment are two young swans tuberculous. They were discovered in the regular wild bird monitoring program. OSAV works closely with the cantonal authorities to determine whether other birds are affected by the virus. Where appropriate, it will be necessary to decide whether preventive measures are necessary.
Cases of avian influenza due to the H5N8 virus have continued to appear in recent months in Europe, most recently in Italy. If cases are more frequent during the season of large migrations of wild birds, birds may also be affected at other times of the year. Vigilance is therefore essential. Holders of domestic poultry should notify the veterinarian of any suspicious death. Persons discovering dead birds are asked not to touch them and to inform the police station or nearest custodian.
As for the virus, subtype H5N8, it is the same as that appeared last winter in Switzerland. There is no evidence to date that avian influenza of subtype H5N8 is transmissible to humans.
The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSO) will provide more information as soon as new information is available.
Address for inquiries
Federal Office for Food Safety and
Of Veterinary Affairs (OSAV)
Media Service
Such. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin.ch
Two new cases of bird flu near Yverdon-les-Bains
Bern, 15.08.2017 - Two swans were found dead on Thursday 10 August 2017 on the shores of Lake Neuch?tel near Yverdon-les-Bains (VD). Laboratory tests have established that the H5N8 avian influenza virus has caused the death of both birds. Investigations are being conducted by OSAV in collaboration with the cantonal authorities to determine whether these cases are isolated or not.
The birds affected at the moment are two young swans tuberculous. They were discovered in the regular wild bird monitoring program. OSAV works closely with the cantonal authorities to determine whether other birds are affected by the virus. Where appropriate, it will be necessary to decide whether preventive measures are necessary.
Cases of avian influenza due to the H5N8 virus have continued to appear in recent months in Europe, most recently in Italy. If cases are more frequent during the season of large migrations of wild birds, birds may also be affected at other times of the year. Vigilance is therefore essential. Holders of domestic poultry should notify the veterinarian of any suspicious death. Persons discovering dead birds are asked not to touch them and to inform the police station or nearest custodian.
As for the virus, subtype H5N8, it is the same as that appeared last winter in Switzerland. There is no evidence to date that avian influenza of subtype H5N8 is transmissible to humans.
The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSO) will provide more information as soon as new information is available.
Address for inquiries
Federal Office for Food Safety and
Of Veterinary Affairs (OSAV)
Media Service
Such. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin.ch
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