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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE,
FORESTRY AND FOOD
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA FOR FOOD SAFETY,
Sanitary Veterinary and Plant Protection
Page 1 of 2
Date: 21. 2. 2017
Avian influenza H5 subtype - interim report
1. Avian flu in Slovenia
In Slovenia, 5. 1. 2017, the first time since 2006 Certified Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in
wild birds. It was subtype H5N8, which occurs in most European countries, both in
wild birds (especially water) As in poultry.
The first case of the disease was confirmed in Three dead Grbec swans (Cygnus olor) found in pond
Pragersko (municipality Slovenian Bistrica).
After the first case of such bile positive wild birds found at the following locations: Lent in
Maribor, the Ptuj Lake (municipality of Ptuj in Markovci), in a pond in Rankovce (municipality Silence)
Sečovlje pans (municipality of Piran), taking place Pobre?je (Municipality Udine), in the river Ledava in gravel pit
Lakos (municipality of Lendava), Otočec (Novo mesto), in the lake Radehova (Lenart) and around
Kokorići village in Gaj?evo Lake (municipality of Kri?evci). On the Ptuj Lake was also swans
also positive Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
Mostly it was an individual dies, except in the case Ledava river gravel in Lakos, where it was
Total found 91 or 100 dead wild birds. Ledava River so in addition to swans found else
have died Egret (Ardea alba) in the white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons). In addition to the swans of avian
Influenza also found in Kentish geese, while the Heron negative.
In Slovenia, in addition to HPAI H5N8 in wild birds is also present highly pathogenic avian
The impact of the subtype H5N5. November subtype was first detected 27 1 2017 in the pattern of three dead swans
grbcev found along the river Krka to the municipality of Bre?ice (Krka you Borst when you UPEC). Also this subtype of the
appearing in Europe, but not as widespread as H5N8.
2. Actions
Because of the situation with regard to avian influenza H5N8 in Europe in December of the previous year met State
Center for Disease Control and adopted a decision on the prohibition of exhibitions and other collections of birds and poultry
throughout the territory of the Republic of Slovenia.
After confirmation of H5N8, the National Center for Disease Control adopted the following conclusions:
a) the areas OU Maribor, Ptuj, Murska Sobota, Celje, Novo mesto and OU Koper poultry and
captive birds stays indoors, or in a manner to prevent contact with wild
birds, especially water; for the welfare may be water birds access to water,
but it needs to be to prevent contact with wild birds, particularly water and feed and
powered indoor or indoor facilities;
b) in the rest of the territory of Slovenia it is recommended to implement the measures referred to in point a);
c) in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia feeding wild waterfowl are not allowed; This reduces the
undue concentration of birds and AI viruses in some areas, and the possibility of transmission of the virus to
poultry and captive birds from wild waterfowl via contaminated footwear and clothing.
3. Control of commitment of the holders of poultry
Control of commitment of the holders of poultry regarding the implementation of measures in relation to avian influenza
the official veterinarian regional offices UVHVVR Maribor, Murska Sobota, Ptuj, Novo mesto, Celje
and Koper.
Official veterinarians from 6 1 to 20. 2. 2017 conducted 3,565 inspections of holders of poultry. Thus, they are
633 cases found that the poultry has not closed and secured as set out in the conclusions
National Centre for Disease Control.
In cases where the holders are in the presence of an official veterinarian enforce regulatory measures have been
the subsequent warning. Such cases were 619th
In 14 cases, holders of poultry, despite a warning by the official veterinarian performed the prescribed measures,
therefore, they have been punished by a fine in the amount of 125,19 euro.
4. Preliminary results of investigations on avian influenza
Since the beginning of this year to 20. 2. 2017, the National Veterinary Institute received in the investigation of 413
wild birds. Of the 43 birds in the part 217 is negative and 153 positive. In most positive
birds have been identified as subtype H5N8 (147 of swans, one duck and mallard 1 White-fronted goose), three swans is
subtype H5N5 was detected in ducks, found in the municipality of ?entjur, but the low pathogenic type of avian
influenza, which is not among the subtypes H5 or H7.
Avian influenza was also investigated poultry, namely a total of 28 chickens, ducks and geese. results
investigations were negative.
Please see map at link:
http://www.uvhvvr.gov.si/fileadmin/...cila_za_medije/Vmesno_porocilo_AI___21.2..pdf
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE,
FORESTRY AND FOOD
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA FOR FOOD SAFETY,
Sanitary Veterinary and Plant Protection
Page 1 of 2
Date: 21. 2. 2017
Avian influenza H5 subtype - interim report
1. Avian flu in Slovenia
In Slovenia, 5. 1. 2017, the first time since 2006 Certified Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in
wild birds. It was subtype H5N8, which occurs in most European countries, both in
wild birds (especially water) As in poultry.
The first case of the disease was confirmed in Three dead Grbec swans (Cygnus olor) found in pond
Pragersko (municipality Slovenian Bistrica).
After the first case of such bile positive wild birds found at the following locations: Lent in
Maribor, the Ptuj Lake (municipality of Ptuj in Markovci), in a pond in Rankovce (municipality Silence)
Sečovlje pans (municipality of Piran), taking place Pobre?je (Municipality Udine), in the river Ledava in gravel pit
Lakos (municipality of Lendava), Otočec (Novo mesto), in the lake Radehova (Lenart) and around
Kokorići village in Gaj?evo Lake (municipality of Kri?evci). On the Ptuj Lake was also swans
also positive Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
Mostly it was an individual dies, except in the case Ledava river gravel in Lakos, where it was
Total found 91 or 100 dead wild birds. Ledava River so in addition to swans found else
have died Egret (Ardea alba) in the white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons). In addition to the swans of avian
Influenza also found in Kentish geese, while the Heron negative.
In Slovenia, in addition to HPAI H5N8 in wild birds is also present highly pathogenic avian
The impact of the subtype H5N5. November subtype was first detected 27 1 2017 in the pattern of three dead swans
grbcev found along the river Krka to the municipality of Bre?ice (Krka you Borst when you UPEC). Also this subtype of the
appearing in Europe, but not as widespread as H5N8.
2. Actions
Because of the situation with regard to avian influenza H5N8 in Europe in December of the previous year met State
Center for Disease Control and adopted a decision on the prohibition of exhibitions and other collections of birds and poultry
throughout the territory of the Republic of Slovenia.
After confirmation of H5N8, the National Center for Disease Control adopted the following conclusions:
a) the areas OU Maribor, Ptuj, Murska Sobota, Celje, Novo mesto and OU Koper poultry and
captive birds stays indoors, or in a manner to prevent contact with wild
birds, especially water; for the welfare may be water birds access to water,
but it needs to be to prevent contact with wild birds, particularly water and feed and
powered indoor or indoor facilities;
b) in the rest of the territory of Slovenia it is recommended to implement the measures referred to in point a);
c) in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia feeding wild waterfowl are not allowed; This reduces the
undue concentration of birds and AI viruses in some areas, and the possibility of transmission of the virus to
poultry and captive birds from wild waterfowl via contaminated footwear and clothing.
3. Control of commitment of the holders of poultry
Control of commitment of the holders of poultry regarding the implementation of measures in relation to avian influenza
the official veterinarian regional offices UVHVVR Maribor, Murska Sobota, Ptuj, Novo mesto, Celje
and Koper.
Official veterinarians from 6 1 to 20. 2. 2017 conducted 3,565 inspections of holders of poultry. Thus, they are
633 cases found that the poultry has not closed and secured as set out in the conclusions
National Centre for Disease Control.
In cases where the holders are in the presence of an official veterinarian enforce regulatory measures have been
the subsequent warning. Such cases were 619th
In 14 cases, holders of poultry, despite a warning by the official veterinarian performed the prescribed measures,
therefore, they have been punished by a fine in the amount of 125,19 euro.
4. Preliminary results of investigations on avian influenza
Since the beginning of this year to 20. 2. 2017, the National Veterinary Institute received in the investigation of 413
wild birds. Of the 43 birds in the part 217 is negative and 153 positive. In most positive
birds have been identified as subtype H5N8 (147 of swans, one duck and mallard 1 White-fronted goose), three swans is
subtype H5N5 was detected in ducks, found in the municipality of ?entjur, but the low pathogenic type of avian
influenza, which is not among the subtypes H5 or H7.
Avian influenza was also investigated poultry, namely a total of 28 chickens, ducks and geese. results
investigations were negative.
Please see map at link:
http://www.uvhvvr.gov.si/fileadmin/...cila_za_medije/Vmesno_porocilo_AI___21.2..pdf
