Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Mexico detects 1.7 million birds affected by avian flu outbreak
Organizaci?n Editorial Mexicana
June 29, 2012


AFP

Mexico. - Mexico has identified 1.7 million birds infected with the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu now affecting 10 farms in the state of Jalisco, which have been isolated, said Friday the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, fisheries and Food (SAGARPA).

"The medical device applied in farms and backyards includes a flock of 6 million 120 thousand 500 birds, which was detected 1 million 700 thousand affected," the agency said in a statement, adding that the animals had 870 000 died from the disease or were slaughtered.

The ministry announced that it had activated a national emergency device in the region of Jalisco called Los Altos, where the farms affected by the virus, subtype H7N3.

In this device have been checked 111 farms and 15 domestic manufacturing facilities and had detected the virus in 10 of the farms.

Mexico said it has already reported the situation to the international animal health organizations, including United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FA0), which indicated that the outbreak was highly pathogenic.

The measures outlined in the statement, have been taken to protect poultry production in the area, Jalisco is the largest egg producer in Mexico, as the "H7N3 influenza virus does not pose a risk to the consumption of poultry ".http://www.oem.com.mx/laprensa/notas/n2599428.htm

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Mexico: Avian Flu AH7N3 Strain Kills One Million Birds

Mexico, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Around one million birds have died or were culled at 111 poultry farms and 15 farms in Jalisco, Mexico, where the National Health and Quality Agribusiness Service (Senasica) detected in ten such facilities the AH7N3 strain of avian flu...

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

It grows in Colima vigilance against bird flu
The Health Ministry steps up monitoring in the state
Colima (30/JUN/2012.) - First report of bird flu in farms in the state of Jalisco, Colima adjoining, for the detection of virus Type "A" H7N3, the Ministry of Health and Welfare reported that state intensified the State System of Epidemiological Surveillance and monitor units seven Influenza (flu) is in the entity, to perform the detection of probable or suspected cases of this disease.

The head of the agency, Agust?n Lara Esqueda said that normally, this flu is not transmitted to humans and who are at low risk of infection are people who are in direct contact with sick birds.

As is made for seasonal influenza, state Health Department said the state also has the early diagnosis of State Public Health Laboratory and has enough medication for the treatment of this condition (oseltamivir).

He said the report will be watching that issue the animal health authorities and veterinary responsible for carrying out the actions of prevention and control of diseases in animals, as the implementation of the surveillance cordon phytozoosanitary performing at the entrances to the state .

He also mentioned that avian influenza is a disease that is present in chickens, pheasants, turkeys, chickens Guinnea, ducks and turkeys, among other birds, according to federal authorities of the Ministry of Health and the World Animal Health said the virus does not affect humans.

Thus, by following the national guidelines issued by the Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion in case they were to report human cases, even if minimal risk is for people who come into contact with sick birds.

In this sense, farm owners should be coordinated with the animal health authorities and report if they have respiratory problems among their workers, so they are sent to medical services.

To prevent transmission of this disease, it is suggested to people who are in contact with birds cover nose and mouth and wash your hands, since the aforementioned virus is transmitted by respiratory or through contamination of bird droppings.
http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2012/386663/6/crece-en-colima-la-vigilancia-contra-gripe-aviar.htm

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Mexico

H7N3 flu causes 220,000 poultry deaths at three Mexican farms
Jun. 30, 2012 5:34pm

...The outbreaks began at three large commercial farms in Jalisco state on Jun 13, causing clinical signs in the layer flocks that included gasping, lethargy, fever, and death. The disease sickened 587,160 of more than 1 million susceptible birds, killing nearly 220,000 of them.
Problem in U.S.

Outbreaks of avian influenza A occur among U.S. poultry flocks from time to time. Since early February 2004, avian influenza outbreaks have been reported in several locations in the United States, most recently in Texas in 2004 when a highly pathogenic H5N2 strain was discovered at a poultry facility in Gonzales County.
Dr. Marty Ficken, resident director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Gonzales, says avian influenza viruses typically do not infect humans; however, several instances of human infections and outbreaks of avian influenza have been reported since 1997.
It is believed that most cases of avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces. Other means of transmission also are possible, such as the virus becoming aerosolized and landing on exposed surfaces of the mouth, nose, or eyes, or being inhaled into the lungs.
?There is the potential for these types of viruses to spread to the human population but they usually do not cause a disease of consequence. Unlike many viruses, human infections of avian A type are generally limited to mild flu-like symptoms,? he said.\

He says the threat of this outbreak reaching Texas and New Mexico is very low, citing USDA import requirements and border inspections as adequate defense. But he suggests transmission could be possible by the illegal import of live poultry or egg shells contaminated with the pathogen.
All poultry imported from all countries except Canada must be quarantined for at least 30 days at a USDA Animal Import Center and be accompanied by import permits and veterinary health certificates. Canadian poultry entering the United States must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued within 30 days of import date.
Egg shell risk

?Vertical transmission is lacking, but infected material on an egg shell could spread the virus under the right conditions. But a comprehensive program of quarantine that regulates movement will also include destroying both poultry and eggs and sanitizing areas within the quarantine zone,? he added.
Ficken says the greatest threat is to the poultry industry because highly pathogenic strains of influenza A can spread rapidly and destroy a great number of birds. But he says safeguards at Texas poultry facilities are ever diligent as routine testing and observation is ongoing. In Texas, substantial poultry facilities are located in Gonzales, Waco, Amarillo, and scattered through other areas of the state.
According to the latest update from Mexico?s animal health officials, based on the latest test results, authorities are sampling birds at about 60 poultry farms near the outbreak area, and quarantine measures are under way in the region, which has about 500 production units. Full gene sequencing and an epidemiologic investigation to determine the source of the virus are also in progress according to Mexican health officials.
Jalisco state, in western Mexico, is the country's top egg producer. Officials have also limited poultry movements near the outbreak area and are testing birds at commercial farms, backyard flocks, and poultry markets. According to the latest OIE update, they are also assessing biosecurity practices and overseeing depopulation efforts at the affected farms.
Officials at OIE said that in some parts of Mexico, large populations of backyard poultry, live poultry markets, and commercial farms exist within close proximity, making inspection and control more difficult during times of disease outbreak.
Producers cautious

Ficken said U.S. poultry producers, especially those in Texas, are always cautious about the potential for disease introduction from indirect contact with Mexican poultry.
?The level of security goes up when new virus outbreaks surface,? Ficken said.
John Glisson, DVM, PhD, director of research programs for the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, said in a recent statement that "the US poultry industry would strongly agree with the idea that the disease should be dealt with quickly and that quarantine of these farms and elimination of infected flocks would be a prudent measure."
Nearly 20 million birds were destroyed in Canada in 2004 when highly pathogenic H7N3 outbreaks in British Columbia?s Fraser Valley occurred, leading to the culling of nearly 20 million birds. In addition, two related human infections were confirmed when poultry workers, both men, had been exposed to infected poultry on the farms. They were the first known H7N3 infections in humans. Both had conjunctivitis with mild flu-like symptoms and recovered without major incident.http://southwestfarmpress.com/livest...nfirmed-mexico

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Bird flu outbreak hits chicken farms in Mexico
Published on Jul 3, 2012

MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - An outbreak of avian flu in western Mexico has killed at least 870,000 poultry birds since its detection last month but poses no threat to humans, the agriculture ministry said on Monday...

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Active Federal Emergency bird flu
July 2, 2012 / Reporter: Araceli Aranday / Eleven News.
To prevent its spread, animal health cords were established, and if necessary will be made to the birds and their products in quarantine.

The Federal Government activated a national emergency device against H7N3 avian influenza.

This virus has infected so far, one million 700 thousand birds in the state of Jalisco.

To prevent the spread of this flu, cordons were established animal health, the birds, their products and by-products are retained, if necessary should be vaccinated, quarantined and isolated.

Also contemplated is the slaughter of sick birds or who were exposed to avian influenzahttp://oncetv-ipn.net/noticias/index...&dt=2012-07-02

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Monday July 2, 2012, 05:23 pm
Mexico device activates emergency bird flu outbreak




Prepare emergency device for bird flu. (Photo: terra)



From Tuesday will launch a series of operational diagnostic Mexican farms and implement immunization days and sanitary control, to eradicate the threat to this sector.



The Government of Mexico an emergency facility activated animal, following an outbreak of avian influenza type A, subtype H7N3, which is presented in the country since June 20 and has spared: 1.7 million birds .

"It activates the national animal health emergency (...) to diagnose, prevent, control and eradicate avian influenza virus type A, subtype H7N3," the ministry of Agriculture.

In this vein, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) established from Tuesday cords animal health in the affected areas, monitor the movement of poultry and their products, and apply sanitation practices.

Exercise control of biological, chemical, pharmaceutical and food that may pose a risk to poultry.

Also activate immunization days, disinfection, disinfestation, sterilization, using germicides and pesticides in animals, premises and transport to prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, placed in quarantine and isolation affected flocks, and where necessary slaughtered sick birds or exposed to avian Influeza and disposal of their products and by-products in the same condition.

These actions are being carried out due to the detection of influenza viruses highly pathogenic avian A-H7N3, which can be transmitted to birds through direct contact or indirect animal products and byproducts of animals exposed and infected.

The outbreak has affected 1.7 million birds, of which 870 000 died or were culled in 10 farms in the state of Jalisco (West).

On Friday the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture Organization (FA0) confirmed the health situation that Mexico today.

The Agriculture Ministry said that "the poultry contributes over 40% of the total volume" of livestock production in the country, so that "economic losses which are caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza, and will be irreparable."

SAGARPA stated that the operations will be in charge of the National Health Service, Food Safety and Food Quality (SENASICA), a body to which the producers related to the activity in question must provide all the epidemiological data and production is required to control virus Influenza A-H7N3.http://www.telesurtv.net/articulos/2...aviar-795.html

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Mexico declares bird flu emergency
Posted: 03 July 2012 0651 hrs

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican government declared a national animal health emergency on Monday in the face of an aggressive bird flu epidemic that has infected nearly 1.7 million poultry.

More than half the infected birds have died or been culled, the agriculture ministry said of an epidemic that was confirmed on Friday by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

"We have activated a national animal health emergency... with the goal of diagnosing, preventing, controlling and eradicating the Type A, sub-type H7N3 bird flu virus," the minhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...211303/1/.html
..H7N3, has occasionally caused human disease in various parts of the world, according to the UN, but has not shown itself to be easily transmittable between humans.

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Closes border with Jalisco Colima bird flu

Colima | Monday July 02

The Colima government prohibits the entry of birds was detected after an outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza in two municipalities of Jalisco

The state government, through its Ministry of Rural Development and the State Committee for Livestock Promotion and Protection, announced the closure of its border with the state of Jalisco to keep out commercial poultry, chicken fat, chicken manure and chicken manure , "by the risk that through these products can carry the avian influenza virus."

The Ministry of Rural Development, said that the measure was taken after it was detected in the neighboring state of Jalisco an outbreak of H7N3 bird flu detected in municipalities and Tepatitl?n Acatic.

Reported that the National Agrifood Health and Quality (SENASICA) activated the national emergency device of animal health in the region of "Los Altos de Jalisco", so in Colima is strictly prohibited the entry of birds for slaughter, chick for fattening, chicken manure and chicken manure from Jalisco.

Similarly, reported that Colima is free of this disease, which was recognized by the SENASICA and continuously observed by avian health campaigns conducted by the assistant animal health agency of the State Committee for the Promotion Animal Protection and Colima.

In the case of birds entering the state, Colima reported that supplies chicken to sacrifice and immediate consumption of Nayarit state, so it is prohibited the entry of live poultry from the entities of Jalisco and Michoacan, "because have lower animal health status Colima, this in relation to avian diseases such as salmonella, avian influenza and Newcastle disease. "

Furthermore, it has a strict control of the income of birds, their products and by-products through control of the mobilization of Colima products entering the main road through the seven booths phytozoosanitary established in the state, which monitor to prevent pests entering and diseases of quarantine.

In the seven guardhouses phytozoosanitary established in the state are requested to vehicles entering supply products such as chicken, chicken for fattening and poultry products, official documents that prove the health of themselves as the health certificate that guarantees that the farm of source is free of disease, the guide passage and disinfection record carrier in which the birds are conveyed.

Regarding the egg income from other states, the Ministry of Rural Development announced that no limitation, since the avian influenza disease is not transmitted to this byproduct of the birds.

Finally, the Ministry of Rural Development Government of Colima noted that there will be coordinating with poultry producers, the Livestock Development Committee, officials from SAGARPA and the health sector to monitor the healing process in Jalisco, and to be alert for any eventuality that may arise.
http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/856982.html


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Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3, Mexico (OIE, June 26 2012): 1st Occurrence of the Disease

Japan bans Mexican poultry and other birds.

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Mexico City, June 28, 2012. - Japan banned imports of poultry and other birds of Mexico, because it confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza, Kyodo News reported roasted it quoted Japanese Ministry of Agriculture. After that, announced that it expects the impact of the ban is minimal, given that Mexico represents less than 0.1% of Japanese imports of chicken that is not thermally processed. Note that in 2011, Japan imported 377 tons of poultry meat from Mexico, according to the ministry. Remember that this Tuesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Food, Rural Development and Fisheries (SAGARPA) confirmed the presence of avian influenza A subtype H7N3 in poultry farms and municipalities Tepatitlán Acatic, which were placed in quarantine. Despite this, the agency said the disease does not affect humans but only the birds, according to the World Organization for Animal Health . With 24-hour information.

Re: Mexico - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 has affected over 40% of the total volume

[Source: OIE, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Mexico


Information received on 04/07/2012 from Dr Hugo Fragoso S?nchez, Director general de salud animal, Servicio nacional de sanidad, inocuidad y calidad agroalimentaria (SENASICA), Secretar?a de Agricultura, ganader?a,desarrollo rural, pesca y alimentaci?n (SAGARPA), Mexico, Mexico

• Summary
  • Report type Follow-up report No. 2
  • Start date 13/06/2012
  • Date of first confirmation of the event 21/06/2012
  • Report date 02/07/2012
  • Date submitted to OIE 04/07/2012
  • Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
  • Date of previous occurrence 06/1995
  • Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
  • Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
  • Serotype H7N3
  • Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)
  • This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
  • Related reports
    • Immediate notification (21/06/2012)
    • Follow-up report No. 1 (25/06/2012)
    • Follow-up report No. 2 (02/07/2012)
• Outbreaks
  • There are no new outbreaks in this report
• Epidemiology
  • Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    • Unknown or inconclusive
• Epidemiological comments
  • During the epidemiological surveillance carried out in response to the event, the National Food Quality, Food Safety and Health Service (SENASICA) has taken samples in the outbreaks and around the outbreaks in 58 poultry farms.
  • 24 farms were identified by viral isolation, diagnosis is ongoing in other 24 and 10 have tested negative to H7N3 highly pathogenic virus.
  • The rates obtained so far are:
    • a morbidity rate of 21.62%,
    • a mortality rate of 8.48% and
    • a fatality rate of 39.22%.
  • Around the outbreaks, 79 farms at risk have been identified, of which 60 commercial layer farms, 11 breeder farms and 8 broiler farms.
  • The population at risk in these 79 farms amounts to about 14.4 million birds, of which 86.1% of layers, 6.9% of broilers and 7% of breeders.
  • As part of the measures taken to reduce the risk, the buffer zone has been extended to 40 km around the index outbreak and includes 161 poultry farms at risk with a population of 25.8 million of birds.
  • Control measures on birds and their products movements have been strengthened in the quarantine area and eight check points have been established with the support of 26 health technicians with 9 vehicles that monitor the quarantine zone.
  • Epidemiological surveillance activities continue in the outbreaks, around the outbreaks and in the buffer zone.
  • As a measure to reduce the risk, sampling will be carried out in neighbouring States and in poultry farms at risk outside the buffer zone.
• Control measures
  • Measures 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 Reporting
  • The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

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Re: Mexico - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 has affected over 40% of the total volume

Bird flu detected in 24 of 129 farms checked

The National Health Service, Food Safety and Food Quality reported that almost 990 birds have died of H7N3 avian influenza since the outbreak was detected on 20 June in the municipalities of Acatic and Tepatitlan, Jalisco..

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In this universe, the number of birds that have died from disease or depopulated as a control and eradication are 987,701..Until last Monday had reported 970 000..http://translate.google.com/translat...%2F857354.html

Re: Mexico - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 has affected over 40% of the total volume

Nearly one million birds die from bird flu in Jalisco
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Detected 2.5 million birds affected with bird fluhttp://translate.google.com/translat...%26Itemid%3D72

Re: Mexico - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 has affected over 40% of the total volume

Mexican government detects more birds with bird flu: add 2.5 million
July 4, 2012

The number of birds affected by an outbreak of bird flu in western Mexico went from 1.7 to 2.5 million, of which nearly a million died or were destroyed, according to a government report released Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in Guatemala, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mario Marcucci announced that redoubled vigilance along its border with Mexico to prevent the virus from entering the Central American country.
http://noticias.terra.com.pe/gobiern...ceb0aRCRD.html

Re: Mexico - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 has affected over 40% of the total volume

Vaccines against avian flu until late July
July 4, 2012

El Salto, Jalisco. - The first batch of two million doses of vaccine made in Mexico to prevent avian influenza will tentatively later this July, said Director of Animal Health SENASICA Hugo Sanchez Fragoso.

At a news conference, said that Mexico will produce, with the support of private laboratories, the whole virus vaccine for avian influenza is required by August, when production is expected at least 80 million doses.

He stated that the vaccine produced will comply with all safety standards recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health, will be tested for efficacy and protective capacity and not harm the birds, as it will be applied in regions close to the affected area to keep the virus out of there.

The director of the National Health Service, Food Safety and Food Quality (SENASICA), said the Mexican vaccine production is one of the three options you have to combat this health challenge facing the country.

He added that there is a national laboratory that has the ability to produce the vaccine, but that takes time because the epidemic was first detected and began working in the biological to combat it.

He said another possibility considered is to bring a vaccine made and ready to apply, "but it is available anytime, anywhere and when you need it" because it is exotic disease has only been introduced in some countries world.

He said that no active outbreaks of bird flu in Pakistan and Italy, but you can not bring the vaccine because their production is compromised.

He said that was available in some countries being located with an import permit to bring it to Mexico, but you have to develop a series of tests to determine whether it is safe and whether it protects, plus it's available at most three million dose.

He added that the third option in which you work is coordinated with research scientists at the Department of Agriculture United States, which has a world reference laboratory for avian influenza.http://conexiontotal.mx/2012/07/04/v...ales-de-julio/