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  • Switzerland - Two new cases of H5N8 bird flu in swans near Yverdon-les-Bains

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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

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    -Nelson Mandela

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    Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds),
    Switzerland
    Information received on 17/08/2017 from Mr Hans Wyss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, LIEBEFELD BERNE, Switzerland
    Summary
    Report type Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 10/08/2017
    Date of confirmation of the event 17/08/2017
    Report date 17/08/2017
    Date submitted to OIE 17/08/2017
    Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 22/03/2017
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus
    Serotype H5N8
    Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
    This event pertains to the whole country
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 (HPAI_2017_1) Lac de Neuchātel, Yverdon-les-Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains, VAUD
    Date of start of the outbreak 10/08/2017
    Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
    Epidemiological unit Not applicable
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
    Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 2 2 0 0
    Affected population Two mute swans found dead.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
    Mute Swan:Cygnus olor(Anatidae) 2 2 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 Test for pathogenicity confirmed high pathogenicity on August 17th, 2017.
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
    • Zoning
    • 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
    National Reference Centre for Diseases of Poultry and Rabbits (NRGK) (National laboratory) Mute Swan reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 17/08/2017 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
      Six autres palmip?des ont ?t? retrouv?s ? Chavornay mais n?ont pas pu ?tre analys?s.

      Six autres palmipèdes ont été retrouvés à Chavornay mais n’ont pas pu être analysés. Certains éleveurs ont déjà pris des mesures préventives.


      l'ensemble du texte est ? lire :

      Source ?tr?s difficile ? d?terminer?
      Les deux cygnes pourraient ?tre des cas isol?s, peut-?tre infect?s l?hiver dernier et sur lesquels la maladie aurait mis du temps ? se d?clarer. ?De toute fa?on, si nous nous trouvons au d?but d?une recrudescence, nous d?couvrirons rapidement d?autre cas?, estime Giovanni Peduto. Quoi qu?il en soit, la source d?infection des deux cygnes d?Yverdon sera ?tr?s difficile ? d?terminer?, affirme Eva van Beek, porte-parole suppl?ante de l?Office f?d?ral de la s?curit? alimentaire et des affaires v?t?rinaires (OSAV). ?C?est la premi?re fois en Suisse que l?on d?couvre des cas isol?s, en dehors des p?riodes de migration des oiseaux?, reprend-elle. Ailleurs en Europe, c?est arriv? fr?quemment, comme cela vient du reste d??tre le cas en Italie (lire l'encadr?). ?Il faut se rendre compte que c?est une chance si aucun ?levage suisse n?a encore ?t? touch?. Raison pour laquelle nous devons r?agir rapidement si d?autres cas ?taient d?couverts.?


      on attend toujours le texte efsa ...

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      • #4
        Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds),
        Switzerland
        Information received on 30/08/2017 from Mr Hans Wyss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, LIEBEFELD BERNE, Switzerland
        Summary
        Report type Follow-up report No. 1
        Date of start of the event 10/08/2017
        Date of confirmation of the event 17/08/2017
        Report date 30/08/2017
        Date submitted to OIE 30/08/2017
        Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
        Date of previous occurrence 22/03/2017
        Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus
        Serotype H5N8
        Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
        This event pertains to the whole country
        Related reports Immediate notification (17/08/2017)
        Follow-up report No. 1 (30/08/2017)
        New outbreaks (2)
        Outbreak 1 (HPAI_2017_1) Lac de Neuchātel, Yverdon-les-Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains, VAUD
        Date of start of the outbreak 24/08/2017
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Not applicable
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
        Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
        Outbreak 2 (HPAI_2017_1) Lac L?man, Port-Valais, Le Bouveret, VALAIS
        Date of start of the outbreak 24/08/2017
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Not applicable
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
        Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) 2 2 0 0
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
        Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) 3 3 0 0
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(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
        Control measures
        Measures applied
        • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
        • Zoning
        • 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
        National Reference Centre for Diseases of Poultry and Rabbits (NRGK) (National laboratory) Mallard reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 24/08/2017 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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