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7 December 2006
Vol. 19 - No. 49Contents
INFECTIOUS HAEMATOPOIETIC NECROSIS IN THE CZECH (REPUBLIC ~)
FOLLOW-UP REPORT NO. 1 (FINAL REPORT)See also: 9 November 2006
Information received on 30 November 2006 from Dr Josef Vitásek, Head of the Division of Animal Health and Welfare, State Veterinary Administration, Prague:
End of previous report period: 2 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [45], 774, dated 9 November 2006).
End of this report period: 30 November 2006.
Identification of agent: infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 27 October 2006.
Date of start of the event: 16 October 2006.
All susceptible animals in the outbreak were killed and destroyed on 20 November 2006 (a total of 26.7 tons of fish).
Final report: yes.
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* *BLUETONGUE IN LUXEMBOURG
See also: 21 December 2006, 14 December 2006
(Disease never reported before in Luxembourg).
Immediate notification report
Translation of information received on 30 November 2006 from Dr Arthur Besch, Director of the Veterinary Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg:
Report date: 30 November 2006.
Reason for immediate notification: first occurrence of a listed disease or infection in a country or zone/compartment.
Identification of agent: bluetongue virus serotype 8.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 29 November 2006.
Date of start of the event: 24 November 2006.
Clinical disease: yes.
Nature of diagnosis: clinical and laboratory.
Details of outbreak:
First administrative division (canton) Lower administrative division (commune) Type of epide-miolo-gical unit Name of the location Date of start of the outbreak Spe-cies Number of animals in the outbreak susceptible cases deaths destroyed slaugh-tered Clervaux Heinerscheid farm Hupperdange 24 Nov. 2006 bov 80 1 0 0 0 Description of affected population: cattle returning from grazing areas in Belgium.
Diagnosis:
Laboratory where diagnostic tests were performed Species examined Diagnostic test used Date Result Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre (CERVA) (regional reference laboratory) bov RT-PCR(1) 29 Nov. 2006 positive Source of outbreak or origin of infection:
- introduction of new animals;
- contact with infected animal(s) at grazing/watering;
- vectors.
Control measures undertaken:
- control of arthropods;
- movement control inside the country;
- screening;
- zoning.
Treatment of affected animals: yes (symptomatic treatment).
Vaccination prohibited: yes.
Final report: no.
(1) RT-PCR: reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction
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* *EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM/NORTHERN IRELAND
Follow-up report No. 8See also: 28 December 2006, 21 December 2006, 14 December 2006, 30 November 2006, 23 November 2006, 16 November 2006, 9 November 2006, 2 November 2006, 26 October 2006, 5 October 2006, 7 September 2006
Information received on 1 December 2006 from Dr Debby Reynolds, Director General for Animal Health and Welfare, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), London:
End of previous report period: 24 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [48], 836, dated 30 November 2006).
End of this report period: 1 December 2006.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 1 September 2006.
Date of start of the event: 25 August 2006.
No new outbreaks have been reported since the last follow-up report.
Final report: no.
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* *CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM/GREAT BRITAIN
Follow-up report No. 2See also: 21 December 2006, 14 December 2006, 30 November 2006, 23 November 2006, 14 September 2006, 27 April 2006
Information received on 1 December 2006 from Dr Debby Reynolds, Director General for Animal Health and Welfare, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), London:
End of previous report period: 24 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [48], 837, dated 30 November 2006).
End of this report period: 1 December 2006.
Identification of agent: streptomycin-resistant Taylorella equigenitalis.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 17 November 2006.
Date of start of the event: 17 November 2006.
The affected horse, which has not been used for breeding purposes while in the United Kingdom, remains under movement restrictions and treatment is currently commencing.
Final report: no.
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* *VESICULAR STOMATITIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Follow-up report No. 13See also: 28 December 2006, 23 November 2006, 16 November 2006, 2 November 2006, 26 October 2006, 19 October 2006, 12 October 2006, 5 October 2006, 28 September 2006, 21 September 2006, 14 September 2006, 7 September 2006, 31 August 2006, 24 August 2006, 13 April 2006, 16 February 2006, 26 January 2006, 12 January 2006, 23 December 2005, 9 December 2005, 18 November 2005, 4 November 2005, 28 October 2005, 21 October 2005, 14 October 2005, 7 October 2005, 30 September 2005, 23 September 2005, 16 September 2005, 2 September 2005, 26 August 2005, 19 August 2005, 5 August 2005, 29 July 2005, 15 July 2005, 8 July 2005
Information received on 30 November and 4 December 2006 from Dr Ron DeHaven, Associate Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, DC:
End of previous report period: 20 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [47], 824, dated 23 November 2006).
End of this report period: 4 December 2006.
Identification of agent: vesicular stomatitis virus type New Jersey.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 17 August 2006.
Date of start of the event: 13 August 2006.
No new vesicular stomatitis-positive premises were identified for the reporting period from 20 November to 3 December 2006.
Final report: no.
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* *CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER IN CROATIA
Follow-up report No. 7See also: 30 November 2006, 23 November 2006, 2 November 2006, 21 September 2006, 14 September 2006, 7 September 2006, 20 July 2006
Information received on 1 and 5 December 2006 from Dr Mate Brstilo, Director of the Veterinary Administration, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Zagreb:
End of previous report period: 23 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [48], 835, dated 30 November 2006).
End of this report period: 4 December 2006.
Identification of agent: classical swine fever virus.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 19 July 2006.
Date of start of the event: 17 July 2006.
Clinical disease: yes.
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, post-mortem and laboratory.
New outbreaks:
First administrative division (county) Lower administrative division Type of epide-miolo-gical unit Name of the location Date of start of the outbreak Spe-cies Number of animals in the outbreaks susceptible cases deaths destroyed slaugh-tered Osijecko-baranjska Cepin farm Cepin 26 Nov. 2006 sui 8 4 0 8 0 Sisacko-moslavacka Lekenik farm Pescenica 28 Nov. 2006 sui 161 76 3 158 0 Description of affected population:
- outbreak in Osijecko-baranjska: on 26 November 2006, in a small family-run farm consisting of 8 pigs (7 fattening pigs and 1 sow), the veterinarian performed a clinical examination during which the following signs were detected: fever, diarrhoea and inappetence, coughing and ear cyanosis.
- outbreak in Sisacko-moslavacka: between 15-17 November 2006, in a farm consisting of 155 female pigs and 5 boars, a few pigs showed clinical signs of diarrhoea and inappetence. On 28 November 2006, 3 female pigs died and samples were taken and sent to the Croatian Veterinary Institute for analysis. On 29 November 2006, clinical examination determined the following signs of the disease: inappetence (4 pigs), apathy (44 pigs), body temperature over 40șC (8 pigs), diarrhoea (6 pigs), constipation (8 pigs), signs of central nervous system (CNS) disorders (6 pigs), oestrous disorders (20 female pigs).
Diagnosis:
Laboratory where diagnostic tests were performed Species examined Diagnostic test used Date Result Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb sui ELISA(1) 29 Nov. 2006 positive Source of outbreaks or origin of infection: fomites (humans, vehicles, feed, etc.).
Control measures
A. Undertaken:
- quarantine;
- movement control inside the country;
- screening;
- zoning;
- disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s).
B. To be undertaken:
- stamping out.
Treatment of affected animals: no.
Vaccination prohibited: yes.
Other details/comments: the epidemiological investigation found a connection between the outbreak in Sisacko-moslavacka and the classical swine fever-positive holding in the village of Sela in the same county (see Disease Information, 19 [44], 763, dated 2 November 2006). Further steps will be taken to try to determine other possible sources of infection.
Final report: no.
(1) ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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* *BLUETONGUE IN ITALY
Follow-up report No. 3See also: 28 December 2006, 21 December 2006, 30 November 2006, 23 November 2006, 9 November 2006
Information received on 5 December 2006 from Dr Romano Marabelli, Head of the Department for Veterinary Public Health, Nutrition and Food Safety, Ministry of Public Health, Rome:
End of previous report period: 29 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [48], 847, dated 30 November 2006).
End of this report period: 5 December 2006.
Identification of agent: bluetongue virus serotype 1.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 30 October 2006.
Date of start of the event: 15 October 2006.
Clinical disease: yes.
Nature of diagnosis: clinical and laboratory.
New outbreaks:
First administrative division (province) Lower administrative division (district) Type of epide-miolo-gical unit Name of the location Date of start of the outbreak Spe-cies Number of animals in the outbreaks susceptible cases deaths destroyed slaugh-tered Sardegna Cagliari farm Baldini 1 Dec. 2006 ovi 370 3 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Begatrotta 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 250 2 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Cannai 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 60 5 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Cortiois 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 230 5 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Beguris 6 Nov. 2006 ovi 303 5 3 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Concias 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 310 5 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Lais 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 163 5 3 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Muregus 28 Nov. 2006 ovi 400 3 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Pintus 24 Nov. 2006 ovi 150 10 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Pruinis 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 30 3 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Is Scanus 28 Nov. 2006 cap 100 0 0 0 0 ovi 1,350 30 3 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Maletta 4 Nov. 2006 cap 20 0 0 0 0 ovi 510 11 11 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Maracalagonis 17 Nov. 2006 ovi 15 1 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Marcu Pinna 24 Nov. 2006 ovi 140 3 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Masone de Susu 27 Nov. 2006 ovi 212 7 4 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Meddau Mannu 30 Nov. 2006 cap 210 5 2 0 0 ovi 200 6 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Piscana Sanguini 1 Dec. 2006 ovi 1,186 4 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Piscana Sanguini 1 Dec. 2006 ovi 1,200 2 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Pula 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 190 2 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Riu Sini 4 Nov. 2006 ovi 510 26 14 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Roperi 6 Nov. 2006 ovi 353 8 5 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm S. Margherita 28 Nov. 2006 ovi 107 6 6 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sa Aspragaxia 16 Nov. 2006 ovi 258 12 10 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sa Gruxitta 28 Nov. 2006 ovi 460 4 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sa Spragaxia 14 Nov. 2006 ovi 283 5 5 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sa Zerredda 23 Nov. 2006 ovi 473 20 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm S'Acqua Sa Canna 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 30 3 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm San Giovanni Suergiu 24 Nov. 2006 ovi 120 3 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm San Simplicio 28 Nov. 2006 ovi 200 20 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm S'Archisceddu 18 Nov. 2006 ovi 48 2 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Serbariu 28 Nov. 2006 cap 130 0 0 0 0 ovi 522 16 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sirai 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 276 6 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sisineddu 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 80 4 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Solanas Pireddu 4 Nov. 2006 ovi 120 2 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Spiaggia Grande 29 Nov. 2006 ovi 80 5 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Su Nuraxi 30 Nov. 2006 ovi 100 5 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Tasonis 4 Nov. 2006 ovi 554 9 6 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Tasonis 4 Nov. 2006 ovi 50 0 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Terra Cungilis 17 Nov. 2006 ovi 170 2 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Terra Maini 27 Nov. 2006 cap 60 0 0 0 0 ovi 505 4 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Terrazzu 23 Nov. 2006 ovi 230 10 2 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Trunconi 1 Dec. 2006 ovi 210 1 0 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Sestu 18 Nov. 2006 ovi 876 1 1 0 0 Sardegna Cagliari farm Pula 28 Nov. 2006 cap 395 0 0 0 0 ovi 1,020 41 28 0 0 Diagnosis:
Laboratory where diagnostic tests were performed Species examined Diagnostic tests used Dates Results Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale, Teramo ovi - antigen detection ELISA(1)
- real-time RT-PCR(2)
- serum neutralisation
- 30 Oct. 2006
- 3 Nov. 2006
- 3 Nov. 2006
positive Source of outbreaks or origin of infection: vectors.
Control measures undertaken:
- movement control inside the country;
- screening.
Treatment of affected animals: no.
Vaccination prohibited: no.
Final report: no.
(1) ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
(2) RT-PCR: reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction
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* *NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN ITALY
Follow-up report No. 1 (final report)See also: 24 August 2006
Information received on 5 December 2006 from Dr Romano Marabelli, Head of the Department for Veterinary Public Health, Nutrition and Food Safety, Ministry of Public Health, Rome:
End of previous report period: 18 August 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [34], 611, dated 24 August 2006).
End of this report period: 5 December 2006.
Identification of agent: avian paramyxovirus type 1.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 16 August 2006.
Date of start of the event: 1 August 2006.
There have been no new outbreaks since the last report. The event is considered to have ended on 14 November 2006.
Final report: yes.
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* *LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IN POULTRY IN DENMARK
Follow-up report No. 4 (final report - continuation)See also: 16 November 2006, 21 September 2006, 24 August 2006, 27 July 2006, 13 July 2006
Information received on 5 December 2006 from Dr Preben Willeberg, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Søborg:
End of previous report period: 15 November 2006 (see Disease Information, 19 [46], 808, dated 16 November 2006).
End of this report period: 5 December 2006.
Identification of agent: low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus subtype H5N3*.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 5 July 2006.
Date of start of the event: 5 July 2006.
There have been no new outbreaks of avian influenza in Denmark since the outbreak of LPAI reported on 20 July 2006.
According to the requirements of Article 2.7.12.3. of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Denmark has regained its status as a notifiable avian influenza free country on 5 December 2006.
Final report: yes.
* Note by the OIE Animal Health Information Department: H5 and H7 avian influenza in its low pathogenic form in poultry is a notifiable disease as per Chapter 2.7.12. on avian influenza of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code:
http://www.oie.int/eng/normes/mcode/en_chapitre_2.7.12.htm
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* *NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO
(Date of previous outbreak of Newcastle disease in Serbia and Montenegro reported to the OIE: February 2002).
Immediate notification report
Information received on 5 December 2006 from Dr Dejan Krnjaic, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade:
Report date: 5 December 2006.
Reason for immediate notification: re-occurrence of a listed disease or infection in a country or zone/compartment following a report declaring the outbreak(s) ended.
Identification of agent: Newcastle disease virus.
Date of first confirmation of the event: 4 December 2006.
Date of start of the event: 27 November 2006.
Clinical disease: yes.
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, post-mortem and laboratory.
Details of outbreaks:
First administrative division (province) Lower administrative division (district) Type of epide-miolo-gical unit Name of the location Date of start of the outbreak Spe-cies Number of animals in the outbreaks susceptible cases deaths destroyed slaugh-tered Srbija Srednje banatski village Zitiste 27 Nov. 2006 avi 3, 672 748 748 2,924 0 Srbija Belgrade village Koracica 29 Nov. 2006 avi 225 225 225 0 0 Description of affected population: backyard poultry.
Diagnosis:
Laboratory where diagnostic tests were performed Species examined Diagnostic tests used Date Results Veterinary Specialized Institute "Kraljevo" avi - haemagglutination inhibition test
- virus isolation
- 4 Dec. 2006
- 5 Dec. 2006
positive Source of outbreaks or origin of infection: unknown or inconclusive.
Control measures undertaken:
- stamping out in Zitiste village on 4 December 2006;
- quarantine;
- movement control inside the country;
- screening;
- zoning (a protection zone with a radius of at least 3 km and a surveillance zone with a radius of at least 10 km around the outbreaks);
- vaccination;
- disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s);
- dipping/spraying.
On-going vaccination in response to the outbreaks:
First administrative division Species Total number of animals vaccinated Srbija avi 5,089 Treatment of affected animals: no.
Vaccination prohibited: no.
Other details/comments: epidemiological investigation is in progress.
Final report: no.
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