Low Path H7N3 Avian Influenza detected in 3 North Carolina turkey flocks
March 17, 2020
As part of routine surveillance for H5/H7 Avian Influenza, H7N3 low pathogenic AI (LPAI) was detected in a commercial turkey breeder and two turkey meat flocks (90,000 birds). Slight drop in egg production was noted. Euthanasia (foam method) and disposal planned. The USDA - APHIS and the North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture have implemented enhanced surveillance and testing. Five other commercial poultry premises have been quarantined and tested. Results are pending.
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FBCC Disease Alert Summary February 2020
March 2, 2020
International Summary of reportable poultry diseases for February 2020
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FBCC Disease Alert Summary January 2020
February 2, 2020
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OIE Situation Report Avian Influenza August to November 2019
December 31, 2019
This European Food Safety Authority report provides an analysis of the Avian Influenza global situation from the OIE expertise network at the end of November 2019.
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European Food Safety Association (EFSA) Report on Avian Influenza Risk Factors Study
October 27, 2017
Risk factors of primary introduction of highly pathogenic and low pathogenic avian influenza virus into European poultry holdings.
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