Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry),
Germany

Information received on 20/12/2008 from Prof. Dr. Werner  Zwingmann, Ministerialdirigent, Head of dep. animal health and food hygiene, Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection(BMELV) , Bonn, Germany

Summary

Report type Follow-up report No. 2
Start date 02/10/2008
Date of first confirmation of the event 09/10/2008
Report date 20/12/2008
Date submitted to OIE 20/12/2008
Date event resolved 18/02/2009
Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence 2006
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5N3
Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
Related reports

New outbreaks
Outbreak 1 (03453A0800136) Fladderburg 03453A0800136, Bösel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 5200 15 0 5000 0
Outbreak 2 (03453A0800138) Redau 03453A0800138, Bösel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 16/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 2400 5 0 2400 0
Outbreak 3 (03453A0800135) Nikolausdorf 03453A0800135, Garrel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 13/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 27900 20 0 27900 0
Outbreak 4 (03453A0800137) Fladderburg 03453A0800137, Bösel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 27760 20 0 27760 0
Outbreak 5 (03453A0800140) Hülsberg 03453A0800140, Bösel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 15/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 13442 10 0 13442 0
Outbreak 6 (03453A080145) Garrel 03453A080145, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 18/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 14750 5 0 14750 0
Outbreak 7 (03453A0800125) Nikolausdorf 03453A0800125, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 10/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 11653 35 35 11618 0
Outbreak 8 (03453A0800132) Nikolausdorf 03453A0800132, Garrel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 7461 20 0 7461 0
Outbreak 9 (03453A0800139) Nikolausdorf 03453A0800139, Garrel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 13/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 14250 5 0 14250 0
Outbreak 10 (03453A0800126) Garrel 03453A0800126, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 13634 10 0 13634 0
Outbreak 11 (03453A0800127) Garrel 03453A0800127, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 14966 20 0 14966 0
Outbreak 12 (03453A0800130) Overlahe 03453A0800130, Bösel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 15964 20 0 15964 0
Outbreak 13 (03453A0800124) Garrel 03453A0800124, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 10/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 9118 25 0 9113 0
Outbreak 14 (03453A0800131) Gehlenberg 03453A0800131, Friesoythe, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 15/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (15/01/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 6945 20 0 6945 0
Outbreak 15 (03453A0800133) Schwaneburg 03453A0800133, Friesoythe, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (18/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 14058 20 0 14058 0
Outbreak 16 (03453A0800128) Garrel 03453A0800128, Clopenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 11774 10 0 11774 0
Outbreak 17 (03453A0800129) Nikolausdorf 03453A0800129, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 14746 20 0 14746 0
Outbreak 18 (03453A0800134) Bösel 03453A0800134, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (10/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 8164 30 0 8164 0
Outbreak 19 (03453A080143) Kaiforth 03453A080143, Garrel, Cloppenburg, NIEDERSACHSEN
Date of start of the outbreak 17/12/2008
Outbreak status Resolved (05/02/2009)
Epidemiological unit Farm
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 8383 20 0 8383 0
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 19
Total animals affected
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 242568 330 35 242328 0
Outbreak statistics
Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds 0.14% 0.01% 10.61% 99.92%

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter

Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
  • Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments Vaccination is forbidden for poultry, it is only allowed for zoo birds.

Control measures
Measures applied
  • Control of wildlife reservoirs
  • Movement control inside the country
  • Screening
  • Zoning
  • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
  • Modified stamping out
  • Vaccination prohibited
  • No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
  • No other measures

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

Map of outbreak locations
Location of current outbreaks

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