Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

25/03/2015

Date of pre-confirmation of the event

27/03/2015

Report date

30/03/2015

Date submitted to OIE

30/03/2015

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

04/2010

Manifestation of disease

Clinical disease

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5N1

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• CONSTANTA ( Sinoe Lake, Ceaplace island )

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

On 25 March, the County Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (CSVFSD) of Tulcea was notified by the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration (ARBDD) about the identification of 64 carcasses of pelicans in an inhabited area, on Ceaplace island, Sinoe lake. This area is located at the border of Tulcea and Constanta Counties, and no other localities with domestic birds are found on a radius more than 10 km. The entire population of pelicans counted initially more than 250 birds, adults and young. Excluding the dead pelicans (found in different stages of putrefaction), no other birds were observed with clinical signs in the area. Also, in the area were observed other birds species, still unspecified.

Measures applied

• Control of wildlife reservoirs
• Screening
• Zoning
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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