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


Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry) H5N3, Australia


Information received on 28/06/2013 from Dr Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra, Australia
  • Summary
    • Report type Follow-up report No. 3 (Final report)
    • Date of start of the event 14/02/2013
    • Date of pre-confirmation of the event 08/03/2013
    • Report date 27/06/2013
    • Date submitted to OIE 28/06/2013
    • Date event resolved 27/06/2013
    • Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    • Date of previous occurrence 05/06/2012
    • Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection
    • Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
    • Serotype H5N3
    • Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
    • This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    • Related reports
      • Immediate notification (08/03/2013)
      • Follow-up report No. 1 (14/03/2013)
      • Follow-up report No. 2 (26/03/2013)
      • Follow-up report No. 3 (27/06/2013)
  • Outbreaks
    • There are no new outbreaks in this report
  • Epidemiology
    • Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
      • Unknown or inconclusive
  • Epidemiological comments
    • Cleaning and disinfection were completed on 15 March 2013.
    • Laboratory tests have shown that the virus is of Australian lineage.
    • Appropriate surveillance has been completed to demonstrate that the outbreak of LPNAI in ducks has been contained and eradicated.
  • Control measures
    • Measures applied
      • Stamping out
      • Quarantine
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
      • Vaccination prohibited
      • No treatment of affected animals
    • Measures to be applied
      • No other measures
  • Future Reporting
    • The event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted.
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