More HPAI in Western Cape Province
SOUTH AFRICA - The South African veterinary authorities have reported two new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza at commercial ostrich farms located in Western Cape Province.
29 June 2012
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received Follow-up Report No. 12 on 28 June 2012.
Out of 5877 susceptible ostriches, 1485 cases were reported. No deaths occurred, and no birds were destroyed and/or slaughtered.
Initially no clinical signs or mortalities were seen.
Stamping out of ostriches on positive farms is taking place.
The source of the outbreaks remains inconclusive.
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