Duitsland meldt vogelgriep H5N1 in Brandenburg
15 februari 2013
Op een eendenbedrijf in de Duitse deelstaat Brandenburg is vogelgriep H5N1 aangetroffen. Bij een routinecontrole zijn antistoffen gevonden.
Vanavond wordt bekend gemaakt of het gaat om een laag pathogene (milde) of een hoog pathogene variant.
De gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen zijn genomen.
15 februari 2013
Op een eendenbedrijf in de Duitse deelstaat Brandenburg is vogelgriep H5N1 aangetroffen. Bij een routinecontrole zijn antistoffen gevonden.
Vanavond wordt bekend gemaakt of het gaat om een laag pathogene (milde) of een hoog pathogene variant.
De gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen zijn genomen.
machinetranslation
15/02/2013
Avian influenza in M?rkisch Oderland, crisis center in the country set up
Potsdam - In District M?rkisch Oderland ducks in a fattening farm the H5N1 virus (avian influenza) has been confirmed. The reason for the official tests were evidence of antibodies in ducks as part of self-monitoring of the operation, which indicated an infection. The stock was otherwise no clinical abnormalities. Immediately after learning of the self-check results of the operation was the stock on 14 February 2013 blocked by the competent veterinary authority and instituted the other official investigations.
"The district, the Ministry has informed immediately. All necessary measures to contain and control have been initiated. There is close cooperation and continuous exchange of information, "said Consumer Protection Minister Anita Tack. The country has set up a crisis center to coordinate the disease control measures at the country level. The other provinces, the federal government and the Brandenburg districts were informed.
By the State Laboratory Berlin-Brandenburg positive samples were immediately forwarded to the Reference Laboratory (Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut in Riems) to confirm the examination and identification of the pathogenicity (aggressiveness) forwarded the pathogen. The result is expected today in the evening. In any case, a killing in stocks is necessary to prevent transmission to other stocks and wild birds.
The cause of the infection is still unclear. The necessary investigations have been initiated. The veterinary office of the county is supported by the Task Force of the country, which began its work today and is in close contact with the veterinary M?rkisch Oderland.
Last H5N1 was detected in poultry in Brandenburg in 2007 in highly pathogenic form.
Ministry of Environment, Health and Consumer Protection
Location of Brandenburg State and M?rkisch Oderland district
15/02/2013
Avian influenza in M?rkisch Oderland, crisis center in the country set up
Potsdam - In District M?rkisch Oderland ducks in a fattening farm the H5N1 virus (avian influenza) has been confirmed. The reason for the official tests were evidence of antibodies in ducks as part of self-monitoring of the operation, which indicated an infection. The stock was otherwise no clinical abnormalities. Immediately after learning of the self-check results of the operation was the stock on 14 February 2013 blocked by the competent veterinary authority and instituted the other official investigations.
"The district, the Ministry has informed immediately. All necessary measures to contain and control have been initiated. There is close cooperation and continuous exchange of information, "said Consumer Protection Minister Anita Tack. The country has set up a crisis center to coordinate the disease control measures at the country level. The other provinces, the federal government and the Brandenburg districts were informed.
By the State Laboratory Berlin-Brandenburg positive samples were immediately forwarded to the Reference Laboratory (Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut in Riems) to confirm the examination and identification of the pathogenicity (aggressiveness) forwarded the pathogen. The result is expected today in the evening. In any case, a killing in stocks is necessary to prevent transmission to other stocks and wild birds.
The cause of the infection is still unclear. The necessary investigations have been initiated. The veterinary office of the county is supported by the Task Force of the country, which began its work today and is in close contact with the veterinary M?rkisch Oderland.
Last H5N1 was detected in poultry in Brandenburg in 2007 in highly pathogenic form.
Ministry of Environment, Health and Consumer Protection
Location of Brandenburg State and M?rkisch Oderland district
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