Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

UK - Avian flu H5N8 confirmed in a small backyard flock of chickens at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • UK - Avian flu H5N8 confirmed in a small backyard flock of chickens at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire

    News story
    Avian flu confirmed at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire



    From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Food Standards Agency, Public Health England, and Animal and Plant Health Agency Part of: Animal and plant health Published: 4 May 2017


    H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.

    The UK?s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small backyard flock of chickens at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.
    A 3 km Protection Zone and a 10 km 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.
    The flock is estimated to contain around 30 birds. A number have died and the remaining live birds at the premises are being humanely culled. A full investigation is under way to determine the source of the infection.
    Public Health England advises 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/a...yre-lancashire





    "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

  • #2
    Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
    United Kingdom
    Information received on 05/05/2017 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 Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 03/05/2017
    Date of confirmation of the event 04/05/2017
    Report date 05/05/2017
    Date submitted to OIE 05/05/2017
    Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 27/02/2017
    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
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 (AIV 2017/10) Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire, ENGLAND
    Date of start of the outbreak 03/05/2017
    Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
    Epidemiological unit Backyard
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 34 34 20 14 0
    Affected population Flock of backyard poultry; all susceptible birds died or were destroyed.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Birds 34 34 20 14 0
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Birds 100.00% 58.82% 58.82% 100.00%
    *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
    Epidemiology
    Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    • Unknown or inconclusive
    Epidemiological comments The epidemiological investigation has started and disease control programmes applied. Updates will be provided in weekly reports as further information becomes available. This is a continuation of the event that started in December 2016.
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Movement control inside the country
    • Stamping out
    • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
    • Zoning
    • Vaccination prohibited
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • Disinfection / Disinfestation
    • Traceability
    • Official destruction of animal products
    • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
    Diagnostic test results
    Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
    Animal Health and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE Reference Laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 04/05/2017 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

    Comment


    • #3
      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
      United Kingdom
      Information received on 08/05/2017 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. 1
      Date of start of the event 03/05/2017
      Date of confirmation of the event 04/05/2017
      Report date 08/05/2017
      Date submitted to OIE 08/05/2017
      Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 27/02/2017
      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 (05/05/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 1 (08/05/2017)
      New outbreaks (1)
      Outbreak 1 (AIV 2017/11) Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire, ENGLAND
      Date of start of the outbreak 05/05/2017
      Outbreak status Resolved (08/05/2017)
      Epidemiological unit Backyard
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 9 9 2 7 0
      Affected population Flock of backyard poultry (seven chickens and two ducks); all susceptible birds died or were destroyed.
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 9 9 2 7 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Birds 100.00% 22.22% 22.22% 100.00%
      *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
      Epidemiology
      Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
      • Unknown or inconclusive
      Epidemiological comments 1) First backyard flock (Thornton - start date 03/05/2017): The epidemiological investigation has started and disease control programmes applied. Primary C&D has been completed. 2) Second backyard flock (Thornton - start date 05/05/2017): Culling and disposal has been carried out. Primary C&D has been completed. 3km and 10km control zones have been put in place. Updates will be provided in weekly reports as further information becomes available. This is a continuation of the event that started in December 2016.
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Stamping out
      • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
      • Zoning
      • Vaccination prohibited
      • No treatment of affected animals
      Measures to be applied
      • Disinfection / Disinfestation
      • Traceability
      • Official destruction of animal products
      • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
      Diagnostic test results
      Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
      Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE Reference Laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 07/05/2017 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

      Comment

      Working...
      X