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    Press release

    Suspect case of avian flu (bird flu) at Lancashire farm

    From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    First published:10 July 2015Last updated:10 July 2015 , see all updates Part of:Animal and plant health

    We are investigating a case of suspect avian flu (bird flu) in Lancashire and movement restrictions have been put in place.

    A temporary control zone has been imposed at a poultry farm in Lancashire in light of a suspect case of avian flu.

    All birds at the premises will be humanely culled as a precautionary measure to limit the risk of disease spread.

    The advice from Public Health England is that the risk to public health is very low. The Food Standards Agency has said there is no food safety risk for consumers.

    The restrictions mean that all poultry farms within the 10 kilometre temporary control zone around the affected premises are not allowed to move poultry and other birds.

    The decision to take precautionary action has been taken based on the clinical symptoms displayed by birds at the farm and emerging laboratory findings. The investigation into the suspect case and laboratory tests are ongoing.

    We have a strong track record of controlling and eliminating previous outbreaks of avian flu in the UK. The outbreaks in Yorkshire last year and Hampshire in February were both successfully contained, allowing restrictions to be lifted at the earliest opportunity.

    Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said:

    We have taken swift precautionary action to limit the risk of disease spreading. These measures to control the movement of poultry and humanely cull birds at the farm are part of our tried and tested approach to deal with such incidents.

    The advice from Public Health England is that the risk to public health is very low. The Food Standards Agency has said there is no food safety risk for consumers.

    I would urge bird keepers to be vigilant for any signs of disease, report suspect disease to their nearest APHA office and to ensure they are maintaining good biosecurity on their premises.

    Anyone suspecting avian flu (bird flu) should immediately contact their nearest Animal and Plant and Health Agency (APHA) office.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/s...ancashire-farm
    "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."
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  • #2
    Up to 170,000 chickens set to be slaughtered after suspected bird flu outbreak
    ...
    By STUART WINTER
    PUBLISHED: 16:52, Fri, Jul 10, 2015 | UPDATED: 17:03, Fri, Jul 10, 2015

    A control zone has also been set up 10km around a Lancashire farm to prevent any risk of the disease spreading but up to 170,000 laying hens are expected to be humanely culled as a precautionary measure.

    Scientists have yet to discover what strain of flu is involved...
    ...
    The decision to impose a ban on all animal movements around the un-named farm is on based on ?the clinical symptoms displayed by birds at the farm and emerging laboratory findings?, say the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

    Laboratory tests are ongoing.
    ...

    MEDICAL investigators are trying to find the source of a deadly bird flu virus that will mean the slaughter of 170,000 chickens.
    "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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    • #3
      Culling gets under way on Lancs bird flu farm

      Saturday 11 July 2015

      Culling is due to commence on Saturday afternoon (11 July) to take out two layer flocks in Lancashire, following an outbreak of avian influenza on a farm to the north-east of Preston.


      Some 120,000 colony birds and 50,000 free range have been affected and Defra has confirmed that the strain is a H7. But it says it will not be able to confirm the sub-type until tests are completed over the weekend.

      Given that mortality is said to have reached 20% in some of the free-range sheds, and 5% in the colony unit, expectations are that it will be confirmed as a highly pathogenic strain.

      Culling is due to commence on Saturday afternoon (11 July) to take out two layer flocks in Lancashire, following an outbreak of avian influenza on a farm t
      ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
      Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

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      • #4
        Avian flu confirmed in Lancashire



        From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs First published: 10 July 2015 Last updated: 13 July 2015 , see all updates Part of: Animal and plant health

        A case of H7N7 avian flu has now been confirmed in Lancashire.






        A case of H7N7 avian flu has now been confirmed in Lancashire.
        A temporary control zone imposed on Friday at the affected farm has now been replaced by a 10 kilometre surveillance zone and an inner 3 kilometre protection zone. Restrictions remain in place and the humane culling of all birds at the farm is continuing.
        Public Health England has confirmed that the risk to public health from this strain is very low. The Food Standards Agency has said there is no food safety risk for consumers.
        The restrictions mean that all poultry farms within the 10 kilometre control zone around the infected premises are not allowed to move poultry, captive birds or other mammals except under licence.
        Chief Veterinary Officer, Nigel Gibbens said:
        Final tests results have confirmed a case of avian flu at a farm in Lancashire. Restrictions put in place last week will continue and the humane culling of all birds at the site is progressing. These actions are part of our tried and tested approach to dealing with previous outbreaks.
        Public Health England has confirmed that the risk to public health from this strain is very low. The Food Standards Agency has said there is no food safety risk for consumers.
        Bird keepers should remain alert for any signs of disease, report suspect disease to their nearest APHA office immediately and ensure they are maintaining good biosecurity on their premises.
        We have a strong track record of controlling and eliminating previous outbreaks of avian flu in the UK. The outbreaks in Yorkshire last year and Hampshire in February were both successfully contained, allowing restrictions to be lifted at the earliest opportunity.
        An investigation into this case is ongoing.
        Anyone suspecting avian flu (bird flu) should contact their nearest Animal and Plant and Health Agency (APHA) office immediately.
        Further information

        Avian influenza (bird flu) - guidance including the declaration of surveillance and protection zones for this case.




        A case of H7N7 avian flu has now been confirmed in Lancashire.
        ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
        Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

        ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

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        • #5
          Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
          United Kingdom
          Information received on 14/07/2015 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 06/07/2015
          Date of confirmation of the event 12/07/2015
          Report date 13/07/2015
          Date submitted to OIE 14/07/2015
          Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
          Date of previous occurrence 21/11/2014
          Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
          Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
          Serotype H7N7
          Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
          This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
          New outbreaks (1)
          Outbreak 1 Goosnargh, Lancashire, Preston, ENGLAND
          Date of start of the outbreak 06/07/2015
          Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
          Epidemiological unit Farm
          Affected animals
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Birds 170000 36000 36000 88000 0
          Affected population Approximately 50,000 free range and 120,000 housed 67 week old laying hens. As of 13 July 2015, approximately 36,000 birds have died. Approximately 88,000 birds have been destroyed. Culling is ongoing.
          Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
          Total animals affected
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Birds 170000 36000 36000 88000 0
          Outbreak statistics
          Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
          Birds 21.18% 21.18% 100.00% 72.94%
          *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 Epidemiological investigation is in progress.
          Control measures
          Measures applied
          • Stamping out
          • Quarantine
          • Movement control inside the country
          • Screening
          • Zoning
          • Vaccination prohibited
          • No treatment of affected animals
          Measures to be applied
          • Disinfection / Disinfestation
          • Official destruction of animal products
          • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
          • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
          Diagnostic test results
          Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds haemagglutination (HA) test 12/07/2015 Positive
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds haemagglutination inhibition test (HIT) 10/07/2015 Positive
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds intravenous pathogenicity index (IVPI) test Pending
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds neuraminidase inhibition assay 12/07/2015 Positive
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds nucleotide sequencing 12/07/2015 Positive
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 10/07/2015 Positive
          Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge (OIE?s Reference Laboratory) Birds virus isolation 12/07/2015 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

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          • #6
            Wild birds believed to be ?the most likely source? of Lancashire?s avian flu outbreak

            10:07Thursday 13 August 2015
            ...
            A report issued late last week by a vet working for DEFRA, which also coincided with the lifting of the Protection Zone restrictions imposed around the farm in the wake of the outbreak, states: ?The epidemiological investigations indicate that the most likely source of infection was contact with wild species infected with LPAI (low pathogenic avian influenza) followed by a subsequent mutation event to HPAI (high pathogenic avian influenza) that took place on the holding.?

            The report by Dr Nigel Gibbons, Chief Veterinary Officer of the Food and Farming Group, London, also reveals 34,604 birds were infected and died as a result of the virus and a further 145,261 birds were destroyed....

            "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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            • #7
              OIE -
              Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
              United Kingdom


              Information received on 18/08/2015 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, LONDON, United Kingdom
              ...
              Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
              • Contact with wild species
              Epidemiological comments No further cases have been identified to 18 August 2015. The 10km Surveillance Zone was lifted on 16 August 2015 following the completion of the surveillance programme.
              ...
              "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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