India - OIE confirms H5N8: Samples of three ducks from lake in Rohtak sent for test, Haryana - November 7, 2016

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Bird flu threat: Samples of three ducks from lake in Rohtak sent for test

• HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Rohtak
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• Updated: Nov 07, 2016 12:10 IST

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Sources said the reports of the samples, which were sent on Saturday, were awaited.
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The lake, spread over several acres, is a favourite destination of migratory birds that keep flying in from November to February.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bird-flu-threat-samples-of-three-ducks-from-rohtak-sent-for-test/story-KXKX4vuQKaofDGXw2nhINN.html

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India - H5N1 bird flu confirmation in 9 ducks in Haryana - November 6, 2016

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

Information received on 09/11/2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India

Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 31/10/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 03/11/2016 Report date 08/11/2016 Date submitted to OIE 09/11/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 05/09/2016 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N8 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 Blue Bird Tourist Complex, Hissar, Hissar, Hissar, HARYANA Date of start of the outbreak 31/10/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Village Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 958 14 14 944 0

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 958 14 14 944 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 1.46% 1.46% 100.00% 100.00% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter

Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Unknown or inconclusive

Control measures Measures applied Movement control inside the country Screening Disinfection / Disinfestation Dipping / Spraying Quarantine Stamping out Vaccination prohibited No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied No other measures

Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal (National laboratory) Birds real-time PCR 03/11/2016 Positive National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 03/11/2016 Positive

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

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