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Denmark - 1 new outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza H5N2 in birds in Aalborg (OIE, August 8, 2016)
Denmark - 1 new outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza H5N2 in birds in Aalborg (OIE, August 8, 2016)
Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
Denmark
Information received on 08/08/2016 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type
Immediate notification
Date of start of the event
02/08/2016
Date of confirmation of the event
06/08/2016
Report date
08/08/2016
Date submitted to OIE
08/08/2016
Reason for notification
Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence
27/06/2013
Manifestation of disease
Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent
Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype
H5N2
Nature of diagnosis
Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
the whole country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1
Sk?rb?k, Aalborg, WEST
Date of start of the outbreak
02/08/2016
Outbreak status
Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit
Farm
Affected animals
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered
Birds
1200
1200
0
Affected population
The farm breeds game birds (mallards) for hunting purposes. On August 2nd, samples were collected in connection with the Danish surveillance programme for avian influenza. On August 6th, LPAI H5 was detected in these samples. All 1,200 birds (approximate number) on the holding will be killed and destroyed.
Summary of outbreaks
Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered
Birds
1200
**
1200
0
Outbreak statistics
Species
Apparent morbidity rate
Apparent mortality rate
Apparent case fatality rate
Proportion susceptible animals lost*
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
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has established a restricted zone of 1 km around the holding and is implementing the necessary measures in accordance with Council Directive 2005/94/EC.
Control measures
Measures applied
Movement control inside the country
Quarantine
Zoning
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
Disinfection / Disinfestation
Stamping out
Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type
Species
Test
Test date
Result
National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory)
Birds
real-time PCR
06/08/2016
Positive
National Veterinary Institute (National laboratory)
"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
Information received on 10/11/2016 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
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There have been no new outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry in Denmark since the outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza was detected on 6 August 2016. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has implemented the control measures in accordance with the European Union's Council Directive 2005/94/EC. According to the requirements in article 10.4.3 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Denmark has regained its status as an avian influenza free country on 10 November 2016.
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"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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