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France - 1 new outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in birds on farm, Landes (OIE, March 28, 2017)
France - 1 new outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in birds on farm, Landes (OIE, March 28, 2017)
Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
France
Information received on 28/03/2017 from Dr Loic Evain, Directeur G?n?ral adjoint, CVO, Direction g?n?rale de l'alimentation, Minist?re de l'Agriculture, de l'Agroalimentaire et de la For?t, Paris, France
Samples taken in the framework of the depopulation of the palmipeds in the zone non stabilized. The national reference laboratory identified the H5 virus, N absent.
Summary of outbreaks
Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species
Susceptible
Cases
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered
Birds
**
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
A regulated zone of a one-kilometer radius was implemented around the outbreak.
Control measures
Measures applied
Screening
Disinfection / Disinfestation
Traceability
Stamping out
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 Laboratory, Ploufragan (National laboratory)
Birds
nucleotide sequencing
17/03/2017
Positive
National Reference Laboratory, Ploufragan (National laboratory)
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