December 22, 2014
Reoccurrences of bird flu detected in Japan and US (Global Animal Disease Update) (week ended Dec 19, 2014)
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Reoccurrences of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus have been detected in Japan and US. The following report contains an update of the overall disease situation.
ASIA
1. Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detected in Japan
Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, serotype H5N8, was detected in Japan, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports.
The information was received by the OIE on December 16 from Dr. Toshiro Kawashima, CVO, Animal Health Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan.
The outbreak was reported to be on November 3 at Nobeoka-shi, Kitagawa-machi, Miyazaki. 31 cases were identified in birds, killing all infected birds and resulting in 4,031 birds become susceptible. 4,000 birds were destroyed. The source of the outbreaks was unknown.
Control measures, among others, included control of wildlife reservoirs, quarantine, movement control inside the country, screening and disinfection of infected premises. Vaccination is prohibited and no treatment was given to the affected animals.
2. Reoccurrence of FMD detected in Korea
Reoccurrence of foot and mouth disease was detected in swine in Korea, the OIE reports.
The information was received by the OIE on December 18 from Dr. Oh Soon-Min, Director - Chief Veterinary Officer, General Animal Health Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Sejong-Si, Republic of Korea.
Two outbreaks were reported at Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do and Susin-myeon, Dongnam-si, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. 457 cases were identified in swine, resulting in 5,662 swine become susceptible. All infected swine were destroyed. The source of the outbreaks was unknown.
Control measures, among others, included control of wildlife reservoirs, quarantine, movement control inside the country, screening, zoning and disinfection of infected premises. Vaccination was applied in the administrative divisions of Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeonggi-do.
EUROPE
3. First occurrence of African swine fever virus detected in Estonia
A first occurrence of African swine fever virus was detected in Estonia, the OIE reports.
The information was received by the OIE on December 15 from Ago Pärtel, Director General, Veterinary and Food Board, Veterinary and Food Board, Tallinn, Estonia.
The outbreak was reported to be on September 2 at Puhajor kula, Toila ald, Ida-Virumaa, Ida-viru. One fatal case was identified in wild boar. The source of the outbreaks was unknown.
Control measures, among others, included control of wildlife reservoirs, screening and zoning. No vaccination or treatment were given to the affected animals.
4. Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detected in Italy
Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, serotype H5N8, was detected in Italy, the OIE reports.
The information was received by the OIE on December 16 from Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy.
The outbreak was reported to be on December 15 at Porto Viro, Rovigo, Veneto. 1,219 cases were identified in birds, killing all infected birds and resulting in 31,985 birds become susceptible. The source of the outbreaks was unknown.
Control measures, among others, included movement control inside the country and zoning. No vaccination or treatment were given to the affected animals.
AMERICAS
5. Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detected in US
Reoccurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, serotype H5N2, was detected in US, the OIE reports.
The information was received by the OIE on December 16 from Dr. John Clifford, Deputy Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington.
The outbreak was reported to be on December 10 at Whatcom county, Washington, in wild pintail ducks.
Vaccination is prohibited and no treatment was given to the affected birds.
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