OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria
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Information received on 15/04/2019 from Dr Olaniran Alabi, Director, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, ABUJA, Nigeria | |
Summary
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Outbreak 1 |
Benin City, oredo, Edo |
Date of start of the outbreak |
05/04/2019 |
Outbreak status |
Resolved (12/04/2019) |
Epidemiological unit |
Farm |
Affected animals |
Species |
Susceptible |
Cases |
Deaths |
Killed and disposed of |
Slaughtered |
Birds |
1500 |
250 |
250 |
1250 |
0 | |
Affected population |
6months old cockerels and layers | |
Summary of outbreaks |
Total outbreaks: 1 |
Total animals affected |
Species |
Susceptible |
Cases |
Deaths |
Killed and disposed of |
Slaughtered |
Birds |
1500 |
250 |
250 |
1250 |
0 | |
Outbreak statistics |
Species |
Apparent morbidity rate |
Apparent mortality rate |
Apparent case fatality rate |
Proportion susceptible animals lost* |
Birds |
16.67% |
16.67% |
100.00% |
100.00% | |
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter | |
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Control measures
Measures applied |
- Movement control inside the country
- Quarantine
- Official destruction of animal products
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination prohibited
- No treatment of affected animals
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Measures to be applied |
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Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. | |
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