PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (42): Germany (NI) turkey, H7, LPAI

Avian Influenza — Worldwide/Unknown
A mild form of bird flu has broken out in Lower Saxony. Avian influenza virus subtype H7 has been detected in 2 turkey farms in the district of Osnaburg. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture on Thu 18 Apr 2013. All 27 000 turkeys in these farms must now be culled.
There should not be human health risk by this mild form of avian flu.

Communicated by:
Gert van der Hoek
Senior Moderator
FluTrackers

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