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Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) H7N7, Netherlands (OIE, March 21 2013): 1 New Outbreak

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  • Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) H7N7, Netherlands (OIE, March 21 2013): 1 New Outbreak

    [Source: OIE, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


    Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Netherlands


    Information received on 20/03/2013 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
    • Summary
      • Report type Immediate notification
      • Date of start of the event 15/03/2013
      • Date of pre-confirmation of the event 19/03/2013
      • Report date 20/03/2013
      • Date submitted to OIE 20/03/2013
      • Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      • Date of previous occurrence 10/2011
      • Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      • Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
      • Serotype H7N7
      • Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Laboratory (basic)
      • This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    • New outbreaks
      • Summary of outbreaks:
        • Total outbreaks: 1
          • Outbreak Location - FLEVOLAND ( Zeewolde )
            • Total animals affected: Species - Susceptible - Cases - Deaths - Destroyed - Slaughtered
              • Birds - 23500 - 60 - 0 - 23440 - 0
          • Outbreak statistics: Species - Apparent morbidity rate - Apparent mortality rate - Apparent case fatality rate - Proportion susceptible animals lost*
            • Birds - 0.26% - 0.00% - 0.00% - 99.74%
            • * 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
      • On 19 March 2013, a 1 km protection zone has been established.
      • In this one-km zone there are no other premises.
      • All susceptible animals on the infected premise have been killed.
    • Control measures
      • Measures applied
        • Stamping out
        • Movement control inside the country
        • Screening
        • Zoning
        • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
        • Vaccination prohibited
        • No treatment of affected animals
      • Measures to be applied
        • No other measures
    • Diagnostic test results
      • Laboratory name and type - Central Veterinary Institute, Lelystad ( National laboratory )
        • Tests and results: Species - Test - Test date - Result
          • Birds - polymerase chain reaction (PCR) - 19/03/2013 - Positive
    • Future Reporting
      • The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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