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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza A, poultry (03): Belgium, A(H3), low pathogenicity, spread, control

Influenza -- BelgiumTimeline- 1st case detected in January 2019-- In the framework of the avian influenza surveillance programme-- Flock of outdoor laying hens-- LPAI H3N1, but brain was positive in PCR-- Depopulation on initiative of the farmer- 6 Apr 2019: the same farm is infected again- Quick rise of the number of cases since last week of April [2019]Current situation- H3 influenza confirmed in 71 poultry farms by PCR, of which 6 confirmed as H3N1Clinical symptoms- Eggshell defects Read more [...]