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Information received on 09/03/2012 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, BET DAGAN, Israel

Summary

Report type Immediate notification
Start date 07/03/2012
Date of first confirmation of the event 08/03/2012
Report date 09/03/2012
Date submitted to OIE 09/03/2012
Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence 07/04/2011
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5N1
Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

New outbreaksOutbreak 1 (SHALWA) SHALWA, Ashkelon, HADAROM
Date of start of the outbreak 07/03/2012
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Village
Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 11000 500 500

Affected Population 8-week-old turkeys. The flock is divided in three pens. Mortality was found in two pens.
Outbreak 2 HOLIT., Beer-sheva, HADAROM
Date of start of the outbreak 07/03/2012
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Village
Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 40000 19000 10000

Affected Population 12-week-old turkeys. In one of the two pens there were 19,000 turkeys with very high morbidity and more than 50% mortality.
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2
Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
Birds 51000 19500 10500

Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Birds 38.24% 20.59% 53.85% **

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
** Not calculated because of missing information


EpidemiologySource of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments The epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
Almost all the cases of H5N1 that have ever been in Israel occurred in March.


Control measuresMeasures applied Quarantine
Movement control inside the country
Zoning
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied Stamping out
Screening
Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)



Diagnostic test resultsLaboratory name and type Avian Diseases Division, Kimron Veterinary Institute (National laboratory)
Tests and results Species Test Test date Result
Birds polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 08/03/2012 Positive
Birds real-time PCR 08/03/2012 Positive
Birds real-time PCR 09/03/2012 Positive



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

http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11725

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Good chance that this is clade 2.3.2.1 due to wild birds (although clade 2.2.1 is endemic in Egypt).

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Bird flu killed about 10,500 turkeys on two farms in western Israel, the first outbreaks of the deadly H5N1 strain in the country in 11 months, veterinary officials said.

The virus threatens 51,000 8-week and 12-week-old Turkeys on the farms in Hadarom, said Nadav Galon, Israel’s director of veterinary services and animal health, in a March 9 report to the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris. The outbreaks began on March 7 and were confirmed the following day. The source of the attack is being investigated, Galon said.

World health and veterinary officials have been monitoring H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in birds for the past decade because of their potential to infect people. If the virus becomes easily transmissible among humans, it could touch off a deadly pandemic.

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Jason Gale at j.gale@bloomberg.net

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-1 ... s-say.html

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Information received on 25/03/2012 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, BET DAGAN, Israel

Summary

Report type Follow-up report No. 1 (Final report)
Start date 07/03/2012
Date of first confirmation of the event 08/03/2012
Report date 25/03/2012
Date submitted to OIE 25/03/2012
Date event resolved 25/03/2012
Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence 07/04/2011
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5N1
Nature of diagnosis Suspicion, Clinical, Laboratory (advanced), Necropsy
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
Related reports Immediate notification (09/03/2012)
Follow-up report No. 1 (25/03/2012)

Outbreaks There are no new outbreaks in this report

EpidemiologySource of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments The epidemiological investigation is on-going.
Almost all the cases of H5N1 that have ever been in Israel occurred in March.
Sequencing of the two foci revealed a difference of 1.7% in the analyzed segment. This fact can indicate a different source of infection.


Control measuresMeasures applied Stamping out
Quarantine
Movement control inside the country
Screening
Zoning
Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied No other measures



Future ReportingThe event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted.

http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11801

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Published Date: 2012-04-16 22:47:17
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (30): Israel (HD) turkeys, NOT, RFI, feline, OIE
Archive Number: 20120416.1103257

AVIAN INFLUENZA (30): ISRAEL (HADAROM), TURKEYS, NOT, RFI, FELINE, OIE
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A ProMED-mail post
http://www.promedmail.org
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
http://www.isid.org
Date: Thu 12 Apr 2012
Source: PoultryMed [in Hebrew, trans. Mod.AS, edited]
http://tinyurl.com/d5z7w87


An updated country-wide list of infected zones has been published today [12 Apr 2012] by the Veterinary Services.

The village Zavdiel is not included any longer in the list of avian-influenza infected locations; however, it now appears in the list of Newcastle disease-infected villages.

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[Turkey poults in Zavdiel (Hadarom/south) were suspected on 30 Mar 2012 to be infected with H5N1 due to positive real time PCR test; however, they did not show clinical signs of disease (see 20120331.1086593).

As it now appears, the initial diagnosis could not be confirmed; no AI virus could be isolated from the original samples or from additional samples. In case additional explanatory data are available, they will be appreciated.

Earlier during 2012, Israel submitted reports to the OIE on the 2 following separate events:

1. The 1st event, involving 2 turkey farms in 2 separate locations within Hadarom (south) district, started on 7 Mar 2012, was confirmed as HPAI H5N1 on 8 Mar 2012, and was reported on 9 Mar 2012. This outbreak, addressed by stamping out, was announced as "resolved" on 25 Mar 2012. See, with map, at http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11725.

2. The 2nd event involved stray cats in one of the 2 villages affected during the 1st event (Shalva). The cats were clinically suspected on 13 Mar 2012, were confirmed on 14 Mar 2012, and were reported on 15 Mar 2012. The reason for notification was given as "Change in epidemiology."

On 15 Apr 2012, Israel's CVO submitted "Follow-up report No. 2 (Final report)" addressing the said outbreak in cats. It included the following epidemiological comments:

"Cats were seen eating infected carcasses of turkeys. Clinical signs appeared on them about one week later. The virus found in the cats was similar to the virus found in the turkeys of Shalva.

"On 21 Mar 2012, active monitoring was carried out in 15 cats caught in several parts of the village. All of them were found negative. Two more cats (one dead and one sick), which were picked up near the affected pen of turkeys, were found positive. Further monitoring of the cats in the village was applied on 1 Apr 2012. 20 cats were caught and were found negative to H5N1." See, with map, at http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11763. - Mod.AS

A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map can be accessed at: http://healthmap.org/r/1z-1.]


See Also

Avian influenza (27): Israel (HD), turkey, H5N1, RFI 20120331.1086593
Avian influenza (24): Israel, feline, OIE 20120315.1071618
Avian influenza (22): Israel, H5N1, OIE 20120312.1068423
Avian influenza (19): Israel (HD) turkey, H5N1 20120309.1065592]
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Information received on 15/04/2012 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, BET DAGAN, Israel

Summary

Report type Follow-up report No. 2 (Final report)
Start date 13/03/2012
Date of first confirmation of the event 14/03/2012
Report date 15/04/2012
Date submitted to OIE 15/04/2012
Date event resolved 21/03/2012
Reason for notification Change in epidemiology
New disease agent No
New vector No
New host species Cats (Clinical)
Increased pathogenicity No
Zoonotic impact No
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5
Related reports Immediate notification (15/03/2012)
Follow-up report No. 1 (25/03/2012)
Follow-up report No. 2 (15/04/2012)

Outbreaks There are no new outbreaks in this report

EpidemiologySource of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Contact after eating infected carcasses

Epidemiological comments Cats were seen eating infected carcasses of turkeys. Clinical signs appeared on them about one week later. The virus found in the cats was similar to the virus found in the turkeys of Shalwa.
On 21 March 2012, active monitoring was carried out in 15 cats caught in several parts of the village. All of them were found negative. Two more cats (one dead and one sick) which were picked up near the affected pen of turkeys were found positive. Further monitoring of the cats in the village was applied on 1 April 2012. 20 cats were caught and were found negative to H5N1.


Control measuresMeasures applied Movement control inside the country
Screening
Zoning
Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
Modified stamping out
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied No other measures



Future ReportingThe event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted.

http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11861

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Information received on 25/03/2012 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, BET DAGAN, Israel

Summary

Report type Follow-up report No. 1
Start date 13/03/2012
Date of first confirmation of the event 14/03/2012
Report date 25/03/2012
Date submitted to OIE 25/03/2012
Date event resolved 21/03/2012
Reason for notification Change in epidemiology
New disease agent No
New vector No
New host species Cats (Clinical)
Increased pathogenicity No
Zoonotic impact No
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype H5
Related reports Immediate notification (15/03/2012)
Follow-up report No. 1 (25/03/2012)
Follow-up report No. 2 (15/04/2012)

Outbreaks There are no new outbreaks in this report

EpidemiologySource of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Contact after eating infected carcasses

Epidemiological comments Cats were seen eating infected carcasses of turkeys. Clinical signs appeared on them about one week later. Active monitoring has been carried out in 15 cats caught all in several parts of the village. All of them were found negative. Two more cats (one dead and one sick) which were picked up near the affected pen of turkeys were found positive. Further monitoring of the cats in the village will be applied in the next few days.


Control measuresMeasures applied Movement control inside the country
Screening
Zoning
Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
Vaccination prohibited
No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied Modified stamping out



Diagnostic test resultsLaboratory name and type Avian Diseases Department, Kimron Veterinary Institute (National laboratory)
Tests and results Species Test Test date Result
Cats pathogen isolation by egg inoculation 25/03/2012 Positive



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

http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?pag ... rtid=11802

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