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


Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) H5N2, Netherlands


Information received on 14/03/2014 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
  • Summary
    • Report type Immediate notification
    • Date of start of the event 12/03/2014
    • Date of pre-confirmation of the event 13/03/2014
    • Report date 14/03/2014
    • Date submitted to OIE 14/03/2014
    • Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    • Date of previous occurrence 06/2013
    • Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection
    • Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
    • Serotype H5N2
    • Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic)
    • This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

  • New outbreaks
    • Summary of outbreaks
      • Total outbreaks: 1
        • Outbreak Location - GELDERLAND ( Bruchem )
          • Total animals affected: Species - Susceptible - Cases - Deaths - Destroyed ? Slaughtered
            • Birds - 10541 - ** - 0 - 10541 - 0

          • Outbreak statistics: Species - Apparent morbidity rate - Apparent mortality rate - Apparent case fatality rate - Proportion susceptible animals lost*
            • Birds - ** - 0.00% - ** - 100.00%
            • * 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
    • On 13 March 2014, a 1 km protection zone has been established. In this one-km zone there are 8 other premises.
    • All premises in the one-km zone are screened.
    • All susceptible animals on the infected premise have been killed.
    • Note by the OIE Animal Health Information Department:
      • H5 and H7 avian influenza in its low pathogenic form in poultry is a notifiable disease as per Chapter 10.4. on avian influenza of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2013).

  • Control measures
    • Measures applied
      • Stamping out
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Screening
      • Zoning
      • 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) - 13/03/2014 - Positive

  • Future Reporting
    • The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

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