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New Jersey Avian Influenza Response Plan (Birds) Presented by: NJ Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Avian Influenza Response Plan (Birds) Presented by: NJ Department of Agriculture. Avian Influenza Virus: Review. Orthomyxovirus, type A Serologically categorized (H1-H15) and (N1-N9) H5 and H7 subtypes: reportable US $23.3 billion poultry industry

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New Jersey Avian Influenza Response Plan (Birds) Presented by: NJ Department of Agriculture

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  1. New Jersey Avian Influenza Response Plan (Birds) Presented by: NJ Department of Agriculture

  2. Avian Influenza Virus: Review • Orthomyxovirus, type A • Serologically categorized (H1-H15) and (N1-N9) • H5 and H7 subtypes: reportable • US $23.3 billion poultry industry • NJ $35 million/year poultry industry • Economic loss – direct/indirect

  3. Avian Influenza and Poultry • Highly Pathogenic • Apocalyptic: 100% mortality within 24 hours of exposure (no time for clinical signs to develop) Erica Spackman Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory USDA-ARS, Athens, GA

  4. Transmission • Direct contact from infected birds • Virus is excreted from the respiratory tract, conjunctiva, and in feces • Virus can survive long term in cool moist environments • Migratory waterfowl may be the source of infection

  5. Transmission • Fomites • Movement of materials exposed to infected birds and carcasses, • Obvious: Contaminated feed, water, implements • Potentially overlooked: People, pets, vehicles

  6. Current Situation: Asian HPAI • Current outbreaks remain primarily an animal disease • Early detection and rapid response to an outbreak are crucial to control the disease and minimize the number of animals affected • Eradicating at the farm may prevent a human pandemic

  7. Asian H5N1 HPAI Epizootic The Beginning, 1996 • Guangdong, China • Geese with some mortality • H5N1 AI virus – HP for chickens • 1997, Hong Kong: • 18 human cases, 6 deaths • Depop. 1.4m poultry David E. Swayne, David L. Suarez, Erica Spackman, Mary Jackwood Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory Agricultural Research Service Les Sims

  8. 10/29/05-4/6/06

  9. Assumptions • Asian HPAI H5N1 will continue to spread globally • 55 countries as of 8/06 vs. 45 countries as of 4/06 • Entry into North America: • a. Migratory birds • b. Imported birds and products • c. Smuggled birds and products • Once introduced into wild bird population response will continue until…

  10. Influenza in Migratory Birds • Estimated that 5 million birds (over 300 species), migrate from North America to Central and South America, and similar numbers travel from Eastern Europe to Africa each fall. • Gill FB. Ornithology. 2nd ed. New York: Freeman; 1994.

  11. Risks: Potential delay between initial identification of disease and embargo Illegal importation Preventive measures: Embargoes placed on countries/regions with documented infection Reporting requirements – OIE Imported birds/products

  12. Protecting New Jersey’s Birds … … key to preventing spread of HPAI virus

  13. Preventing spread of HPAI virus • Early detection Strong surveillance program • Limit spread of virus Effective quarantine zones • Elimination of virus Cleaning & disinfection

  14. Eliminate virus at point of origin • Enhanced surveillance of avian populations • Commercial poultry • Live bird marketing system • Non-commercial poultry/domestic fowl • Non-domestic bird populations • Wild bird populations • Zoo/exhibit birds • Wildlife rehabilitators

  15. www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/diseases/avian_influenza.htmlwww.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/diseases/avian_influenza.html

  16. Recent outbreaks identified first by veterinarians: • California Exotic Newcastle disease • West Nile Virus • Monkeypox

  17. PPE for first responders

  18. A chicken breast with a thermometer inserted to verify safe internal cooking temperature of chicken at 165°F. Educational Campaign USDA Photo 06di1327

  19. All utensils that have been exposed to raw poultry should be thoroughly cleaned, such as, in a dishwasher. Educational Campaign USDA Photo 06di1329

  20. It is necessary to thoroughly scrub the countertop area where raw poultry has laid. Educational Campaign USDA Photo 06di1336

  21. Goal upon identification of increased risk to HPAI affecting NJ is to minimize impacts through a coordinated statewide response …

  22. Impacts • Animal health concerns • Human health concerns • Economic concerns • Poultry/egg consumption • Tourism • Jobs • Trade

  23. Contact and further information Nancy E Halpern, DVM State Veterinarian New Jersey Department of Agriculture 609-292-3965 Nancy.halpern@ag.state.nj.us www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/diseases/avian_influenza.html http://www.avianflu.gov/ http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

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