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  • UK - Controls introduced around a premises in Suffolk following investigation into a suspected case of H5N8 Avian Influenza - HP H5N8 confirmed

    Controls for Avian Influenza introduced around site in Suffolk





    From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency First published: 13 February 2017

    Controls have been introduced around a premises in Suffolk following investigation into a suspected case of H5N8 Avian Influenza.






    The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has today (13 February) announced an initial 10km Temporary Control Zone around a poultry premises near Redgrave, in the district of mid-Suffolk, following investigation into a suspected case of Avian Influenza where laboratory analysis has identified the presence of H5N8.

    The affected premises is estimated to contain approximately 23,000 birds. A number have died and it has been decided to humanely cull the remaining birds. Further investigations continue into the nature of the virus detected and to establish the possible source of the infection.

    The 10km Temporary Control Zone consists of a 3km Zone A and 10km Zone B. The controls in these zones are equivalent to those which would apply in the 3km Protection Zone and the 10km Surveillance Zone around a confirmed case. We have published full details of the controls in place. Use our interactive map to check if you are affected by restrictions around any premises.

    Public Health England advises the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.

    Read the latest advice and information on avian flu in the UK, including actions to reduce the risk of the disease spreading, advice for anyone who keeps poultry or captive birds and details of previous cases. Journalists with queries should contact Defra press office.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/c...ite-in-suffolk




    "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."
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    Avian flu confirmed at a farm near Redgrave in Suffolk


    From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency First published: 13 February 2017 Last updated: 14 February 2017, see all updates

    H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed at a poultry premises near Redgrave, in the district of mid-Suffolk.






    The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu at a poultry premises near Redgrave, in the district of mid-Suffolk.

    This follows the announcement of an initial 10km Temporary Control Zone around the premises on 13 February after laboratory analysis identified the presence of H5N8. Further investigations into the nature of the virus have now confirmed that it is the same highly pathogenic strain of H5N8 that has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK since December 2016.

    A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the infected premises to limit the risk of the disease spreading. We have published full details of the controls in place. Use our interactive map to check if you are affected by restrictions around any premises.

    The affected premises is estimated to contain approximately 23,000 birds. A number have died and the remaining live birds at the premises will be humanely culled. A full investigation is under way to determine the source of the infection.

    Public Health England advise that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.

    Read the latest advice and information on avian flu in the UK, including actions to reduce the risk of the disease spreading, advice for anyone who keeps poultry or captive birds and details of previous cases. Journalists with queries should contact Defra press office.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/c...ite-in-suffolk




    "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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      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
      United Kingdom
      Information received on 15/02/2017 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, LONDON, United Kingdom
      Summary
      Report type Follow-up report No. 9
      Date of start of the event 11/12/2016
      Date of confirmation of the event 16/12/2016
      Report date 15/02/2017
      Date submitted to OIE 15/02/2017
      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 17/07/2015
      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
      Serotype H5N8
      Nature of diagnosis Clinical
      This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
      Related reports Immediate notification (17/12/2016)
      Follow-up report No. 1 (22/12/2016)
      Follow-up report No. 2 (09/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 3 (17/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 4 (25/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 5 (27/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 6 (30/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 7 (31/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 8 (03/02/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 9 (15/02/2017)
      New outbreaks (2)
      Outbreak 1 ( WB AIV 2017/07) County of Norfolk, ENGLAND
      Date of start of the outbreak 10/02/2017
      Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2017)
      Epidemiological unit Natural park
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
      Affected population 1 wild bird found dead.
      Outbreak 2 ( AIV 2017/08) Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, ENGLAND
      Date of start of the outbreak 12/02/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Farm
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 23227
      Affected population Flock of housed broiler breeding chickens. Culling and disposal are being initiated.
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) 1 1 0 0
      Birds 23227 **
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Whooper Swan:Cygnus cygnus(Anatidae) ** ** 100.00% **
      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 First turkey flock (Louth - start date 11/12/2016): disease control programmes have been applied and primary cleansing and disinfection of the infected premises was completed on 30 December 2016. Investigations conducted so far on contact tracings and poultry holdings in the restriction zones have uncovered no evidence of further spread. All control measures set out in the immediate notification have been applied. Epidemiological investigations have been completed. The outbreak is resolved. Second turkey flock (Louth - start date 15/01/2017): disposal and culling have been completed. Primary cleansing and disinfection has been completed; 3km and 10km zones have been put in place. Epidemiological investigations are on-going. No trade to international partners. First breeding pheasant flock (Pilling - start date 23/01/2017): Culling and disposal of the birds have been completed. Primary cleansing and disinfection has been completed. 3km and 10km zones have been put in place. Epidemiological investigations are on-going. No trade to international partners. Commercial flock of rearing turkeys (Boston - start date 25/01/2017): Culling and disposal of the birds have been completed. Primary cleansing and disinfection has been completed. 3km and 10km zones have been put in place. Epidemiological investigations are on-going. No trade to international partners. Second breeding pheasant flock (Pilling - start date 26/01/2017): Pheasants in harem pens for breeding. Clinical signs observed. Pheasants recently moved during the high risk spread period from AIV 2017/04 Pilling site. Culling and disposal have been completed. Primary cleansing and disinfection has been completed. Third breeding pheasant flock (Pilling - start date 29/01/2017): Pheasants recently moved during the high risk spread period from AIV 2017/04 Pilling site. Clinical signs were observed. Different species of game birds are present at this large breeding premises. Culling and disposal have been completed. Primary cleansing and disinfection has been completed. Commercial flock of breeding broiler chickens (Redgrave - start date 12/02/2017): Birds were housed. Increase in mortality observed at the start of the report, in two of three sheds. Birds at both affected sheds tested positive for H5N8 HPAI virus. Culling underway. Backyard cases in Settle and Llanelli: all control measures set out in the immediate notification have been applied including restriction zones. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing. Updates will be provided in weekly reports if further information becomes available. Wild bird cases: the case in Abbotsbury is resolved. No more deaths reported.
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Disinfection / Disinfestation
      • Traceability
      • Stamping out
      • Official destruction of animal products
      • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
      • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
      • Zoning
      • Vaccination prohibited
      • No treatment of affected animals
      Measures to be applied
      • No other measures
      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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