H5N8 Duck Farms Almayrac France

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A duck farm Almayrac near Carmaux in the Tarn, suffered from this weekend with a very high mortality.

3000 ducks on the 5000 account that this farm died.The farmer quickly alerted authorities and a veterinarian went to the scene to analysis.

http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2016/12/01/2470115-3000-canards-morts-elevage-tarn-soupcons-grippe-aviaire.html

Edited December 2, 2016 by niman

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Published on 01/12/2016 at 17:30

3,000 dead ducks in Tarn breeding: bird flu suspicions

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A duck farm Almayrac near Carmaux in the Tarn, suffered from this weekend with a very high mortality.

3000 ducks on the 5000 account that this farm died.The farmer quickly alerted authorities and a veterinarian went to the scene to analysis.

The results are not yet known and we can not say at this time if there is an episode of avian flu (H5N8).One thing is certain, livestock suffered a bacterium that attacks the neurological system ducks.

All livestock must be slaughtered on Friday 2nd December. Access to the farm is forbidden and gendarmes were posted on both sides of the path.

Recall that the first proven case of avian flu on a farm Tarn dated April 2016. It had touched an exploitation of Labastide-Gabausse also a few kilometers from Carmaux. It is a breeding chickens and guinea fowls 6000 that was concerned. The entire livestock had been slaughtered as required by the precautionary measures taken in such cases by the authorities.

The previous outbreak resulted confinement for months geese and ducks in 18 southwestern departments. The lifting of the mid-September was welcomed as a relief from fatty liver professional, hard hit by the crisis and who are anxiously waiting to export again.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture website, a new case of bird flu was detected on November 28 wild ducks in the Pas-de-Calais.

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Last Minute: Two farms affected by bird flu.

December 1st, 2016 No CommentsHighlights ,Economy and Agriculture ,Society issues ,All newsYannick Foucaud

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Two ducks breeding farms for feeding located in the town of Almayrac (81) are affected by bird flu. implementation measures for containment and decontamination presence of companies and slaughter. Stay tuned for the rest of the Midi Pyrénées departments.

http://www.petiterepublique.com/2016/12/01/derniere-minute-deux-exploitations-touchees-grippe-aviaire/

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Published on 02/12/2016 at 09:14, Updated 02/12/2016 at 14:27

Avian influenza in the Tarn: blow to the poultry industry

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A rearing of young ducks in Caupenne in the Southwest of France. GAIZKA Iroz / AFP / File

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A new outbreak of bird flu was discovered in the Southwest, a blow to the poultry and foie gras industry, which will have to wait to resume exports outside Europe, suspended since a previous episode of illness.

The Ministry of Agriculture said Friday in a statement that an outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 "highly pathogenic" for birds had been detected in a duck farm Tarn.

 

In this operation the town of Almayrac, high mortality ducks (2,000 on high 5.000 on the site) was reported and resulted samples for analysis earlier this week. ANSES, the National Health Security food agency on Thursday confirmed the presence of a "first highly pathogenic avian H5N8 influenza outbreak," reports the ministry.

This strain of the virus had been detected for the first time on November 26 in the Pas-de-Calais, in wild ducks.

His appearance in a breeding this time, "does not allow France to recover on 3 December, as planned, its status [country] free from avian influenza," the ministry said in a statement.

But this status lost by France a year ago following a previous episode of avian flu, is essential to export poultry and foie gras in many countries outside Europe, such as Japan.

"However, the international standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the regionalization of animal diseases should be applied, and exports of French poultry products should continue", says the ministry.

For the president of canners producers on the farm, Pierre Laval, located in the Gers, not finding free status will however "no consequences" for small producers because "if some export to Europe, they can not export outside Europe "anyway, because of the costs involved.

"Leading role of migratory birds"

To explain the resurgence of the disease, the ministry said that many cases were reported in Europe in recent weeks and that "the role of migratory birds appear prominent in the spread of this virus."

The new cases do, however, have no connection with the episode occurred last year in the South West of France, where it is a mutation of a virus which circulated without causing carnage at issue.

"It is not surprising to have all these cases (of bird flu, Ed) at this time because they are all related to wild birds and is in the midst of winter migration. For European countries West, this include the Eurasian animals, with the cold, approach areas where it is best for the winter, "explained this week told AFP the Director General of the OIE, Dr Monique Eloit.

Departmental Directorate of Protection of Tarn populations immediately put in place the management and protection provided by European legislation, to stem this epidemic.

Ducks from the infected farm will be slaughtered. Following a downstream traceability investigation, preventive culling of animals will also be conducted on farms epidemiologically linked to the outbreak detected.

Enhanced surveillance will be set up around the farm, with the establishment of a protection zone of 3 km and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone.

In 2015, France had exported nearly 5,000 tons of foie gras, the 19,200 tonnes produced in France.Production fell sharply in 2016, due to stop production of four months and less than 14,500 tons of foie gras will be offered on the market in 2016, according to the inter.

Over the first six months of 2016, raw foie gras exports were down 27% to 725 tonnes and converted foie gras down 15% to 263 tonnes, say the professionals.

http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2016/12/02/2470816-la-grippe-aviaire-detectee-dans-un-elevage-du-tarn.html

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A bird flu outbreak detected in a duck farm Tarn

After the discovery of this new case, France will not resume foie gras exports outside Europe.

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A home bird flu H5N8 was detected in a duck farm in the town of Almayrac Tarn,announced Friday, 2 December the Ministry of Agriculture . In this highly pathogenic avian influenza, 2000 of 5,000 ducks died.

This virus, "harmless to humans" , had once been detected on November 26 in the Pas-de- Calais in wild ducks. His appearance in a breeding this time "will not allow to France to recover on 3 December, as planned, free status of avian influenza" , essential for export poultry and foie gras out of Europe , said the ministry in a statement.

"However, the international standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on the regionalization of animal diseases should be applied, and exports of French poultry products should continue" , says the ministry.

Read also:   Avian influenza: the risk passes from "negligible" to "high" in a part of France

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Many cases were reported in Europe in recent weeks in migratory birds but also in poultry. The role of migratory birds appear prominent in the spread of this particularly contagious virus in birds but harmless to humans, the ministry said.

A protection zone of 3 km and a 10 km surveillance zone have been set up around livestock and ducks from the infected farm will be slaughtered in accordance with European regulations. Preventive slaughter of animals will be achieved in the epidemiologically related farms to the detected home.

The new cases have no connection with the episode occurred last year in the southwest of France, the ministry said, that exports of French poultry products should nevertheless continue .

http://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2016/12/02/un-foyer-de-grippe-aviaire-detecte-dans-un-elevage-de-canards-du-tarn_5042040_3244.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1480671709

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HPAI H5N8: an outbreak detected in the Tarn in a duck farm

 

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A first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed on 1 December 2016 by the national reference laboratory of ANSES on a farm duck in the Tarn (town of Almayrac). High mortality of ducks had been reported and resulted samples for analysis earlier this week. Among the 5,000 ducks that involved the exploitation, 2,000 ducks died. To recap, the same H5N8 virus was detected for the first time in France on November 27 on wild ducks in the Pas-de-Calais. Many cases were reported in Europe in recent weeks on migratory birds but also in poultry. The role of migratory birds appear prominent in the spread of this particularly contagious virus in birds but harmless to humans.

Departmental Directorate of Protection of Tarn populations immediately put in place the management and protection measures provided by the European regulations. A 3 km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been set up around the farm. Ducks from the infected farm will be slaughtered.

Following a downstream traceability survey of preventive slaughter of animals will be achieved in the epidemiologically related farms to the detected home. Enhanced surveillance will be set up around the farms; a 3 km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone will also be established.

The new cases have no connection with the episode occurred last year in the South West of France. Nevertheless, the discovery of a first outbreak in a commercial farming does not allow France to recover on 3 December, as planned, its status free from HPAI.However, the international standards of the OIE on the "regionalization" of animal diseases should be applied, and exports of French poultry products should continue.

The Ministry of Agriculture calls for vigilance all stakeholders, including veterinarians, breeders, hunters, private owners of farmyards and other bird keepers to make every effort to protect France from the spread of this virus. This involves in particular a flawless application of biosecurity measures (measures detailed in the Ministerial Decree of 8 February 2016) and to report all bird mortality.

Finally, the overall system of risk management related to wildlife has been revised on the basis of a notice of ANSES. An order was issued that day to clarify the relevant provisions, in wetlands in particular risk for the use of caller for hunting waterfowl and releases of game birds.

For more information, all the measures is detailed here in Managing the new H5N8 case.

HPAI H5N8: an outbreak detected in the Tarn in a duck farm (PDF, 152.22 KB)

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Tarn: this is the avian flu that hit a farm in Almayrac

The information has been confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture: an outbreak of avian influenza H5N8, "highly pathogenic" for birds, was detected in a duck farm in the town of Tarn Almayrac

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Since last Sunday, 2000 Ducks a tarnais livestock that were killed died 5000 by a bacterium that attacks the neurological system. The results of the veterinary analyzes clearly indicate that it is a strain of bird flu. 

Proximity with wildlife
This farm is located on the main road 905, near Lake Roucarié in the town of Almayrac. This lake is a resting place in the migration of wild ducks. This proximity could explain the virus from spreading to neighboring livestock. 
Many cases were reported in Europe in recent weeks, "the role of migratory birds appear prominent in the spread of this virus," the ministry said, adding that the new cases have no connection with the episode occurred last year in the Southwest of France. 

Immediately, protective measures were taken by the Prefecture of Tarn
The Departmental Directorate of Protection of Tarn populations immediately put in place the management and protection measures provided by 
the European regulations, the statement said. 
A 3 km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been set up around the farm. 
Ducks from the infected farm will be slaughtered. 

Preventive slaughter in other farms
Following a survey of downstream traceability, preventive slaughter of animals will be achieved in the epidemiologically related farms to the detected home.Enhanced surveillance will be set up around the farms, again with the establishment of a 3 km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone.

http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/midi-pyrenees/tarn/tarn-c-est-bien-virus-grippe-aviaire-qui-frappe-elevage-almayrac-1145921.html

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18,000 ducks were slaughtered on Friday in the Tarn. The virus has spread to "around three departments," according to the prefect of the Tarn.

" All the animals were slaughtered or 18,000 " in total, in two separate farms in the town of Almayrac, said the prefect of the Tarn, Jean-Michel Mougard, at a press conference. 

http://radiototem.fr/index.php/infos/29-quercy-rouergue/1015-le-sud-ouest-a-nouveau-touche-par-la-grippe-aviaire

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Immediate notification report Report reference: H5N8_2 REF OIE 21772,

Report Date: 02/12/2016, Country : France

Report Summary Name of sender of the report Dr Loic Evain Telephone (33) 1 49 55 81 77 Position Directeur Général adjoint, CVO Fax (33) 1 49 55 55 91 Address 251, rue de Vaugirard 75732 PARIS Cedex 15 Paris Email [email protected] Date submitted to OIE 02/12/2016 Animal type Terrestrial

Date of report 02/12/2016

Disease Highly pathogenic avian influenza

Date of start of the event 25/11/2016

Causal Agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Date of confirmation of the event 01/12/2016

Serotype(s) H5N8 Diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced) Reason New strain of a listed disease

Clinical signs Yes Country or zone a zone or compartment

Number of Outbreaks to Report 1 Number of reported outbreaks submitted= 1, Draft= 1 Outbreak details Département Number of outbreaks Commune Unit Type Location Latitude Longitude Start Date End Date:

TARN- (this report - submitted) - Almayrac Farm Almayrac 44.1017 2.1675 25/11/2016 Species Measuring units Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered

Birds Animals 5143 2000 2000 0 0 Affected Population

Mortality has been observed since 25 November 2016 in an open-air farm with ducks ready for gavage. On 1 December, the national reference laboratory confirmed the presence of H5N8 virus in samples taken on 28 November. All of the animals in the farm will be destroyed this day (2 December), as well as the animals from a nearby farm that will be subjected to pre-emptive stamping out. Epidemiological investigation is ongoing and animals from any linked farm will be subjected to pre-emptive stamping out.

http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/temp/reports/en_imm_0000021772_20161202_184508.pdf

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, France

Information received on 02/12/2016 from Dr Loic Evain, Directeur Général adjoint, CVO, Direction générale de l'alimentation, Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, Paris, France

Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 25/11/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 01/12/2016 Report date 02/12/2016 Date submitted to OIE 02/12/2016 Reason for notification New strain of a listed disease Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N8 Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 (1) Almayrac, Almayrac, TARN Date of start of the outbreak 25/11/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 5143 2000 2000 0 0 Affected population Mortality has been observed since 25 November 2016 in an open-air farm with ducks ready for gavage. On 1 December, the national reference laboratory confirmed the presence of H5N8 virus in samples taken on 28 November. All of the animals in the farm will be destroyed this day (2 December), as well as the animals from a nearby farm that will be subjected to pre-emptive stamping out. Epidemiological investigation is ongoing and animals from any linked farm will be subjected to pre-emptive stamping out.

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Birds 5143 2000 2000 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Birds 38.89% 38.89% 100.00% 38.89% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter

Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection Contact with wild species Epidemiological comments A 3-km protection zone and a 10-km surveillance zone were implemented around the affected farms.

Control measures Measures applied Screening Disinfection / Disinfestation Traceability Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Zoning Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists) No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied Stamping out Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste

Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result ANSES National Reference Laboratory for avian influenza and Newcastle disease, Ploufragan (National laboratory) Birds nucleotide sequencing 01/12/2016 Positive ANSES National Reference Laboratory for avian influenza and Newcastle disease, Ploufragan (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 01/12/2016 Positive

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

Map of outbreak locations

http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid.php/Reviewreport/Review?page_refer=MapFullEventReport&reportid=21772

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