Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

31/07/2013

Date of pre-confirmation of the event

02/08/2013

Report date

05/08/2013

Date submitted to OIE

05/08/2013

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease

Manifestation of disease

Sub-clinical infection

Causal agent

Low pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H7

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (basic)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• FRIESLAND ( Tzum )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

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

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

Notification by laboratory due to positive ELISA AI serum samples from the regular Dutch monitoring programme.

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 10.4. on avian influenza of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2012).

Measures applied

• Stamping out
• Movement control inside the country
• Zoning
• Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Central Veterinary Institute, Lelystad ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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