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RISK OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE Hens hit by virus
Updated: 11:03 pm (published yesterday at 17:09) , Share
A poultry flock in Gotland have been hit by serious virus. Agriculture has suspended cordoned off the farm while waiting for test results from the National Veterinary Institute (SVA). But they have not yet managed to determine how contagious the virus is, and now several dead birds were sent for analysis.
L?nsveterin?r Agneta Karlsson-Norstrom. Photo: Gunnar Wallin / SR Gotland
The owner discovered on Sunday that the hens v?rpte less and also a number of dead chickens were found and reported this immediately to the county veterinarian.
According to the county veterinarian, it is not very many birds died, but egg production has declined sharply.
The first tests show that the chickens are infected with the same type of virus that struck in particular pigeons on the island.
Test results are expected on Tuesday, then we know probably how contagious this virus is, "says Agneta Karlsson Norstrom, l?nsveterin?r on Gotland.
If it turns out to be the highly contagious virus, Newcastle disease, so the next step is to establish a protected area in a radius of 3 km around the farm.
Newcastle disease is not dangerous to humans.
Contact tracing will also be in contact herds within a surveillance zone of 10 km around the infected herd.
The virus attacks the nervous system, respiratory system and gut of birds. This is evident in hens by poor general condition, reduced egg production, increased mortality, drooping wings, crippled legs, twisting of the neck, convulsions, and circle time. Even breathing difficulties and diarrhea occur.
The infection is spread primarily by direct contact with sick birds or through symptoms resolve virus carriers. It can also be spread through objects that come into contact with viral infection, such as tools, clothing, cages and feed.
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Swedish to English translation
RISK OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE Hens hit by virus
Updated: 11:03 pm (published yesterday at 17:09) , Share
A poultry flock in Gotland have been hit by serious virus. Agriculture has suspended cordoned off the farm while waiting for test results from the National Veterinary Institute (SVA). But they have not yet managed to determine how contagious the virus is, and now several dead birds were sent for analysis.
L?nsveterin?r Agneta Karlsson-Norstrom. Photo: Gunnar Wallin / SR Gotland
The owner discovered on Sunday that the hens v?rpte less and also a number of dead chickens were found and reported this immediately to the county veterinarian.
According to the county veterinarian, it is not very many birds died, but egg production has declined sharply.
The first tests show that the chickens are infected with the same type of virus that struck in particular pigeons on the island.
Test results are expected on Tuesday, then we know probably how contagious this virus is, "says Agneta Karlsson Norstrom, l?nsveterin?r on Gotland.
If it turns out to be the highly contagious virus, Newcastle disease, so the next step is to establish a protected area in a radius of 3 km around the farm.
Newcastle disease is not dangerous to humans.
Contact tracing will also be in contact herds within a surveillance zone of 10 km around the infected herd.
The virus attacks the nervous system, respiratory system and gut of birds. This is evident in hens by poor general condition, reduced egg production, increased mortality, drooping wings, crippled legs, twisting of the neck, convulsions, and circle time. Even breathing difficulties and diarrhea occur.
The infection is spread primarily by direct contact with sick birds or through symptoms resolve virus carriers. It can also be spread through objects that come into contact with viral infection, such as tools, clothing, cages and feed.
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