Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• ENGLAND ( Yorkshire )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter; 
** Not calculated because of missing information;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

The epidemiological investigation has started in response to the outbreak and early information indicates that the unit routinely applies high standards of biosecurity and had not moved any birds or eggs from the premises in the preceding week.
Updates will be provided in the weekly reports as further information becomes available.

Measures applied

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

Measures to be applied

• Stamping out

Laboratory name and type

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Weybridge ( OIE’s Reference Laboratory )

Tests and results

Laboratory name and type

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Weybridge ( OIE’s Reference Laboratory )

Tests and results

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