Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

18/08/2016

Date of confirmation of the event

23/08/2016

Report date

24/08/2016

Date submitted to OIE

25/08/2016

Reason for notification

Reoccurrence of a listed disease

Date of previous occurrence

16/01/2009

Manifestation of disease

Clinical disease

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5N1

Nature of diagnosis

Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 2

Outbreak Location

• RéGION MARITIME (Adidogome, Golfe Adétikope, Agonyivé)

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

Measures applied

• Movement control inside the country
• Disinfection / Disinfestation
• Traceability
• Quarantine
• Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
• Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
• Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• Screening
• Stamping out
• Control of wildlife reservoirs

Laboratory name and type

National veterinary laboratory (National laboratory)

Tests and results

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