Found avian influenza in Denmark
Bird flu detected in shot Gråanden southern Denmark. But scientists downplaying found.
- Just this finding has no significance, since we consider it unlikely that this candidate will draw north to us now. But it's a good reminder to poultry owners that these viruses are at all times, so we must be careful, says head of poultry health, Bruce David, by the Norwegian Veterinærinstiuttet to ABC News.
Bird flu found in a shot Gråanden in a wetland area near the town of Varde in west Denmark.
Because of the change in the weather is not known where the rest of the herd from the same features are now.
The highly pathogenic influenza virus H7 was found in a routine surveillance reports on the Danish Fødevarestyrelsens website .
- This is not the same kind as the H5N1 avian flu that caused major problems and took the lives of many people. But in the case of a pathogenic virus that can cause major problems in poultry livestock, David explains to ABC News.
18-01-2013
Bird flu found in mallard near Varde
It is found bird flu in one shot mallard in a wetland near Varde. It is in the control, the second has been found positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza type H7.
As the weather since mallard was shot, has been with alternating cold periods, it is not possible to say anything about where the other ducks from the same traits are now. "discovery of bird flu is an expression of our ongoing monitoring plan works as intended. The purpose of monitoring is to keep a close eye on what happens in nature, so it can be determined whether it is necessary to increase protective measures to prevent that happening infection from wild birds to our pets and for people "says veterinary director Per Henriksen Poultry Owners must preventing Most important is that poultry owners comply with the precautionary measures against bird flu. should be fed and watered during the fixed roof, so make sure to avoid contact with the larger wild birds and geese and ducks are kept separate from other poultry.
Avian influenza H7 infection to humans. But in Denmark, the infection risk for the general population very small - see Health Protection Agency information on sst.dk. Further information can be found on the Food Authority's website
Avian influenza H7 infection to humans. But in Denmark, the infection risk for the general population very small - see Health Protection Agency information on sst.dk. Further information can be found on the Food Authority's website
