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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, game
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NEWCASTLE DISEASE, GAME FOWL, POULTRY - USA (WEST)(13)
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Date: 2 May 2003
From: Thomas E Walton <thomas.e.walton@usda.gov>
Source: APHIS official release [edited]
Subject: Emergency Management Warning 88: Exotic Newcastle Disease
Confirmed in the United States
Exotic Newcastle disease (END) was confirmed on 1 Oct 2002, in the State of
California, and has now spread beyond backyard flocks to affect 22
commercial operations in California. On 16 Jan 2003, END was also
confirmed in a backyard flock in the State of Nevada. A backyard flock was
confirmed with END on 4 Feb 2003, in the State of Arizona. On 9 Apr 2003,
END was confirmed in backyard fowl in Texas.
Clinical signs in infected birds include respiratory, nervous, and
gastrointestinal signs. Mortality is up to 90 percent of exposed
birds. Investigations are on-going and all figures are pending final
validation. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) personnel
and other federal government personnel are working with the States to
consider additional resources to meet the labor demands at the Task
Forces. APHIS has implemented a plan for enhanced national END surveillance.
Current Statistics (as of 8:00 p.m. PST, 27 Apr 2003)
Operations in Progress
Current Statistics: California / Texas / Total
Personnel Assigned: 1025 / 84 / 1109
Premises Currently Quarantined: 16 863 / 443 / 17 306
Current Positive Premises: CA: 877 backyard, 21 commercial
TX: 1 backyard, 0 commercial
Total: 878 backyard, 21 commercial
Current Contact Premises: CA: 771 backyard, 1 commercial
TX: 39 backyard, 0 commercial
Total: 810 backyard, 1 commercial
Premises Pending Depopulation 20 / 0 / 20
Cumulative Statistics: California / Texas / Total
Total Premises Quarantined: 17 000 (+134) / 443 (+220) / 17 443 (+354)
Total Premises Released: 137 (+13) / 0 (no change) / 137 (+13)
Total Positive Premises: CA: 891 backyard (+2), 21 commercial (no change)
TX: 1 backyard (no change), 0 commercial (no change)
Total: 892 backyard (+2), 21 commercial (no change)
Total Premises Depopulated: 2429 (no change) / 40 (no change) / 2469 (no
change)
Total Birds Depopulated: 3 491 154 / 2006 / 3 493 160
Counties with Quarantined Premises: Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San
Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, El Paso
Completed Operations (Final Numbers)
Arizona / Nevada / Total
Total Infected Premises: 1 / 10 / 11
Total Contact Premises: 3 / 128 / 131
Total Premises Quarantined: 0 / 145 / 145
Total Premises Released: 61 / 9 / 70
Total Premises Depopulated: 4 / 138 / 142
Total Birds Depopulated: 269 / 2746 / 3015
Last Infected Premises Depopulated: 7 Feb 2003 / 29 Jan 2003
Operational Update
Effective 7 Jan 2003, APHIS imposed a federal quarantine that regulates the
interstate movement of all species of birds and poultry products from
Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa
Barbara, and Ventura Counties, CA.
Effective 17 Jan 2003, APHIS imposed a federal quarantine that regulates
the interstate movement of all species of birds and poultry products from
Clark and a portion of Nye County, NV.
Effective 10 Feb 2003, APHIS imposed a federal quarantine that regulates
the interstate movement of all species of birds and poultry products from
all of La Paz and Yuma Counties and a portion of Mohave County, AZ.
Effective 10 Apr 2003, APHIS imposed a federal quarantine that regulates
the interstate movement of all species of birds and poultry products from
all of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, TX, and Dona Ana, Luna, and Otero
Counties, NM. The federal quarantine was placed on counties beyond the
infected county due to their proximity to the infected county.
A quarantine was placed on a portion of New Mexico because of its proximity
to the infected area in the State of Texas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared an extraordinary
emergency for the States of Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and New
Mexico. These declarations allow USDA to apply federal authority within
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.
Currently there are 22 commercial flocks in the State of California
affected by END. The breakdown of the commercial premises involved is as
follows: 4 premises in Riverside County (3 infected and 1 contact), 7
premises in San Diego County (7 infected), and 11 premises in San
Bernardino County (11 infected).
DNA sequencing analysis confirms that the Texas END outbreak was caused by
a separate introduction of virus and not by movement of virus from the
affected areas in California, Nevada, or Arizona. Intensified surveillance
in El Paso County, TX, and the surrounding areas has yielded no further
positive cases, suggesting that our early detection and swift response has
worked well to contain and eliminate this outbreak.
The South Coast Incident Command Post and the Inland Desert Incident
Command Post are finalizing plans to merge all operational activities into
the South Coast location in Garden Grove. During late April 2003, all
communications, ground support, mobilization, and demobilization functions
are expected to shift to South Coast with the remainder of operational
activities moving shortly after.
APHIS' enhanced surveillance plan includes the surveillance of 13 638
premises from the Central California Incident Command Post
(ICP). Surveillance numbers for the Inland Desert and South Coast ICPs
were unavailable at the time this report was prepared.
Outreach Activities
Over the next several weeks, the Task Force will be participating in
celebrations in California's Hispanic and Latino communities to help
educate citizens about END. Approximately 500 000 people will receive
Spanish-language educational materials at the Fiesta Broadway event. The
Task Force will also participate in the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in
Lincoln Park.
The following link is to the State of California's END website:
<http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/ah/Newcastle_info.htm>
The following link is to the State of Nevada's END website:
<http://www.agri.state.nv.us/END.htm>
The following link is to the State of Arizona's END website:
<http://agriculture.state.az.us/newcastle.htm>
The following link is to the State of Texas' END website.
<http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/animal_health/diseases/end/end.shtml>
Please forward this information to your federal, State, and industry
counterparts as necessary.
If you have any questions about this situation, please feel free to call
USDA, APHIS, VS, Emergency Programs at 800-940-6524, 301-734-8073, or
e-mail at EMOC@APHIS.USDA.GOV.
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Thomas E. Walton
<thomas.e.walton@usda.gov>
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[2]
Date: 2 May 2003
From: Carla Everett <ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us>
Source: Official TAHC release [edited]
NEWS RELEASE
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966
Austin, Texas 78711
(800) 550-8242 FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM, Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242,
ext. 710, or <ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us>
New Mexico Livestock Board
300 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 1000
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500
(505) 841-6161 FAX (505) 841-6160
Steven R. England, DVM, State Veterinarian
For immediate release 2 May 2003
"One-Strike" Penalizes Texas Chicken, Egg Industry; Texas Producers Suffer
Export Cuts
When chickens in El Paso got sick with Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) in
early April 2003, Texas commercial chicken, egg, and turkey producers
hundreds of miles away in East Texas saw export markets shut down nearly
overnight.
Although this foreign bird virus has been confined (up to now) to only one
small backyard flock, which has been depopulated, at least a dozen
countries, including Mexico, either have banned the importation of Texas
poultry, eggs, or poultry meat, or have placed stringent requirements on
products. Even some U.S. states are requiring county-of-origin
documentation to prove Texas poultry and products didn't come from the El
Paso area.
"For the pet bird owner or backyard producer, END infection in a flock is
devastating, emotionally and financially. Although the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) reimburses owners for depopulated flocks, companionship,
breeding, and genetics are lost," said Dr. Max Coats, deputy director for
animal health programs at the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the
state's livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. "It's very
stressful for folks who live in areas quarantined because of END. Pet birds
can't be moved until special provisions are made, and teams of regulatory
veterinarians and animal health inspectors must make surveys and conduct
testing to ensure no diseased birds or poultry have been missed."
"For the commercial chicken, turkey, or egg producer, END has financially
devastating consequences, even when the disease strikes hundreds of miles
away. In Texas, END was detected in far West Texas, but it impacted the
commercial poultry industry, most of which is congregated in East Texas."
explained Dr. Travis Cigainero, veterinarian for Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation in Texas.
"One case of END in a state, and the commercial poultry and egg industry
loses many of its international marketing opportunities until the state
regains its disease-free status. In the meantime, we have to find
alternative marketing solutions, or reduce production in order to survive
and maintain jobs for employees until export markets are reopened. One
infected flock puts the entire commercial poultry industry in jeopardy, and
it's an industry that pumps more than $2 billion into the state's economy."
Since 10 Apr 2003, 5 Texas and New Mexico Counties have been under state or
federal quarantines issued by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC),
New Mexico Livestock Board, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
due to the disease outbreak. Counties from which birds cannot move include
El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in Texas, and Otero, Luna, and Dona Anna
Counties in New Mexico. The infected flock in El Paso County -- and
neighboring small flocks that had 'dangerous contact' or potential disease
exposure -- were depopulated in early April 2003 and paid for by the USDA.
A team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors from the USDA, TAHC,
and New Mexico Livestock Board are working in the 5-County area to take
calls about sick birds and to test many of the backyard flocks in the
5-County area to ensure all END infection has been wiped out. The END Task
Force is operating from an incident command center set up at the El Paso
County Fire Department at 11440 North Loop in Socorro. Bird owners in the 5
quarantined counties may contact the task force at 915-859-9446.
For general END disease information, or to report sick birds in other parts
of Texas, call the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242. In New Mexico, producers may
call the New Mexico Livestock Board at 505-841-6161.
END doesn't affect human health or animals other than birds. The disease,
however, is considered deadly to all avian species, including chickens,
turkeys, pet birds, and ratites, such as ostriches. 2 days to 2 weeks after
being exposed to the virus, infected birds may gasp, cough, exhibit muscle
tremors or complete paralysis, develop watery diarrhea, or die suddenly,
without signs of illness.
Dr. Cigainero reminded owners that the END virus can be carried on
clothing, shoes, or equipment. "Diseases don't just 'up and move' to new
sites. They are usually carried from place to place by people through the
movement of birds or products. The future of our food production system is
in the hands of the individual farmer and animal owner," he said. "Be
aware that you may be contaminated with the virus, if you've been around
birds or equipment. Disinfect your shoes. Shower. Put on fresh clothing
before handling your own birds. If you have sick birds, report it to your
veterinarian or the TAHC immediately, so action can be taken quickly to
protect other flocks."
"When folks protect their own pet birds and backyard birds, they're also
protecting the avian industry as a whole in Texas," said Dr. Coats. "The
pet bird and backyard flock industry has a very important niche in the
Texas economy. Bird shows, poultry as 4H projects, pet birds as
companions, and exotic birds are an important part of our culture. The
Texas commercial poultry industry also has a major economic impact, as more
than 10 000 Texans rely on this industry for jobs."
"Texas is the sixth leading exporter of poultry and poultry products. In
2001, more than $137 million in poultry and poultry products were
exported," said Dr. Cigainero. "This directly relates to jobs. You also
have to consider the 'trickle-down' effect for the thousands of Texans who
support the poultry industry with goods and services, such as feed and
equipment for the birds, groceries, housing, banking, schools,
transportation, and entertainment. The impact runs into the billions of
dollars. If we don't act quickly to practice good biosecurity with our
birds and regain our ability to trade poultry and poultry products on the
international market, the poultry industry -- and Texas businesses -- could
really suffer."
Dr. Coats reminded producers that an END outbreak is still being fought in
Southern California, which is also suffering from international trade
embargoes. More than 3.5 million birds have been destroyed in California
to stop the spread of disease, which has hit nearly 900 backyard flocks and
22 commercial poultry operations. Earlier this year (2003), the disease
also was detected in backyard flocks in Nevada and Arizona. These outbreaks
have been eradicated and these states are awaiting quarantine release.
"Never move birds from a quarantined area to a 'clean county,'" stressed
Dr. Coats. "It's foolhardy to think that we can outwit a disease like END
with illegal movement of birds from an area, which may still have
undetected infection. END is an extremely contagious disease, and exposed
birds can become extremely ill and most affected birds will die. One case
of END in a state, and will interfere with international trade for months,
until the outbreak is 'cleaned up.'"
"We do not have a date for quarantine release in Texas, even though we've
found no additional infection," said Dr. Coats. "We have to develop
scientific proof that we have looked for and tested all possible sources of
infection before the USDA and our trading partners will consider our state
to be free of the disease."
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Carla Everett
<ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us>
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Newcastle disease, poultry - USA: correction 20030428.1044
Newcastle disease, poultry - USA: EU import ban 20030427.1036]
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