Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

07/06/2018

Date of confirmation of the event

11/06/2018

Report date

11/06/2018

Date submitted to OIE

11/06/2018

Reason for notification

Unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease

Summary description

An increase of cases in horses with respiratory signs compatible with influenza was observed in several stud farms, breeding sport horses, in the cities of Salto and Paysandú.

Causal agent

Influenza A virus

Serotype

Not typed

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive
• Fomites (humans, vehicles, feed, etc.)

Epidemiological comments

Following the disease situation reported in the region, since the beginning of the year, due to the increase in the number of cases of equine influenza, the Official Veterinary Services of Uruguay have been vigilant and implemented weekly epidemiological surveillance actions urging equestrian institutions, private veterinarians, and owners to have the vaccinations updates and to notify any suspected cases of the disease.

Areas and species recently affected by the disease

Disease Impact

Measures applied

• Movement control inside the country
• Screening
• Quarantine
• Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Division of Veterinary Laboratories (DILAVE) ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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