Highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan the red book

To assess the risk for animaltohuman hpai h5 virus transmission in the united states, we determined the number of. Avian influenza ai is a viral disease of birds that can be transmitted to other animals including humans. This plan does not replace existing regional, state. Infection risk for persons exposed to highly pathogenic. Disaster response highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai listed below are resources that will help plan for and address hpai should it affect farms in north carolina. Summary of recent fad investigations open pdf 277 kb this highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response plan.

A list of the oiefao reference laboratories is in annex 3. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response plan. High path flu is characterized by high, fast moving fatality rates more than 75% within infected flocks. The highly pathogenic influenza a virus subtype h5n1 is an emerging avian influenza virus that is causing global concern as a potential pandemic threat. Recent experiences with avian influenza outbreaks in poultry in the united. The most severe strain is called highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai. This flock will be handled in accordance with the state initial state response and containment plan isrcp, hpai response plan red book for highly pathogenic avian influenza hereafter, hpai response plan red book, and code of federal regulations cfr. Scope of the response plan avian influenza ai is primarily an infection of birds. Influenza a virus subtype h5n1 ah5n1 is a subtype of the influenza a virus which can cause illness in humans and many other animal species. Epidemiologic and other analyses of hpaiaffected poultry flocks.

A birdadapted strain of h5n1, called hpai ah5n1 for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type a of subtype h5n1, is the highly pathogenic causative agent of h5n1 flu, commonly known as avian influenza bird flu. During the previous month, an unusually high mortality rate had been noted among captive wild birds at the phnom tamao wildlife rescue centre ptwrc in takeo. In paragraph c3, by removing the words listed in 94. Usgs role and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza. These viruses generally do not cause illness in wild birds, however, when spread to poultry they can be highly pathogenic and cause illness and death in backyard and. Since 2005, the united states has worked to increase capacity for global pandemic response. Outbreaks of avian influenza ai remain an ongoing threat to the commercial poultry industry globally. Influenza viruses have two main surface antigens, the haemagglutinin h and neuraminidase n.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife preparedness. These viruses differ genetically from hpai h5 viruses that previously caused human illness, most notably in asia and africa. Newly emerged highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai a h5 viruses have caused outbreaks among birds in the united states. There are many h and n subtypes, but highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses have historically been either h5 or h7, and to a lesser degree h9. The red book goals of an hpai response there are three goals of an hpai response. The minnesota low pathogenic avian influenza response plan requires 30 pooled tracheal swab samples from each barn when birds are showing signs of disease consistent with influenza. Hhs has developed and refined tools over the past decade to help guide different aspects of planning and response, including evaluating the pandemic risk posed by a novel influenza a virus, assessing the risk and potential public health impact posed by the novel influenza a virus. The emergence of a novel low pathogenic h7n9 lineage in china presents itself as a new concern to both human and animal health and may necessitate additional surveillance in commercial poultry operations in affected regions. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response ready.

Ai outbreak management plan for zoological parks and exhibitors. Ga lpai avian influenza h5 and h7 state first reponse and. General resources and information aug 19, 2015 use of the antigen capture immunoassay sept 10, 2015. Emergency preparedness and response action plan for the prevention and containment of avian and human influenza bird flu in sierra leone pdf 35 pp june 2006 the plan is formulated as a costed timetable of activities to be carried out to increase preparedness and capacity for early detection and prevention of avian influenza. The rudimentary tools he used back in 2003 sit in a corner, repurposed for. Usfws hpai response plan july 17, 2007 edition 4 chapter 1. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai tactical response. Avian influenza viruses are classified as either low pathogenic also called low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses or highly pathogenic high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses. However, during december 15, 2014march 31, 2015, a total of 60 hpai h5 outbreaks in wild, captive, and domestic birds were identified in states 3. Avian influenza ai or bird flu due to a highly pathogenic influenza virus, h5n1, is currently affecting at least ten countries in asia leading to outbreaks of severe disease and mass deaths and destruction of chickens. The continuing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai in several southeast. How vietnam mastered infectious disease control nova pbs.

A highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai outbreak in the united states will initiate a federal emergency response effort that will consist of disease control and eradication efforts, including quarantine and movement control measures. Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype h5n1 have been occurring in poultry in southeast asia since 2003. A guiding aphis policy document to use during an hpai outbreak in domestic poultry. Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai subtype h5n1 occurred in. Usgs highly pathogenic avian influenza research strategy.

Wild birds, particularly waterfowl and shorebirds, commonly carry low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses without harm. Unless otherwise stated in the content herein, the recommendations, sops, and policies included in the red book and located on the usda fad prep website will be utilized for an ai response in vermont. The red book open pdf 19 mb between december 2014 and june 2015, the united states experienced its largest highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai outbreakand most serious animal health disease incidentin history. Update information this version of the usda aphis hpai response plan. General structure preparedness and response planning worked well. Samples for official avian influenza testing must be collected by an accredited veterinarian or individuals trained and certified as authorized poultry testing agents. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai has seriously affected poultry farmers whenever.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is also known as fowl plague and grippe aviaire. The red book updated may 2017 reflects knowledge and lessons learned during the following outbreaks. The red book, highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan, by usda, august 25, 2015. Documented outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza since discovery of avian influenza as the cause of fowl plague in 1955 4,76 avian influenza virus subtype type and number of birds affected with high mortality or depopulatedreferencea s achickenscotland59 h5n1 2 flocks of chickens gallus gallus domesticus. However, during december 15, 2014march 31, 2015, a total of 60 hpai h5 outbreaks in wild, captive, and domestic birds were identified in states. Highly pathogenic avian influenza european commission. In the northern hemisphere, birds begin moving south during a ugust and september of each year. Public health response to an avian influenza ah7n8 virus. Establishing monitored premises status for continuity of business. However, if susceptible animals other than poultry become significant to the response effort, the case and laboratory definitions will be adapted by the ic to fit the prevailing. In the netherlands a highly pathogenic ai hpai outbreak in 2003 led to the culling of 30 million. Migratory birds usually travel thousands of miles over the same routes in their annual migrations. Federal register highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Permitted movement usda aphis vs 2016 hpai preparedness and response plan. Us department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service, veterinary. This highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response plan. The red book is the national framework for responding to an outbreak of avian. Unless otherwise stated in the content herein, the recommendations, sops, and policies included in the red book and located on the usda fad prep website will. Highly pathogenic avian influenza what are the potential routes for a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza to arrive in north america. If the event is confirmed as hpai, the state of ga, working with usda, will follow the red. Multiagency response to a highly pathogenic avian influenza. Usgs role and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza background. Surveillance of low pathogenic novel h7n9 avian influenza in. The type with the greatest risk is highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai. The disease is mainly concentrated within two areas, in the northern red river val.

The machines can identify highly pathogenic avian influenza in a couple of hours, and long can do 500 tests in a day. Avian influenza viruses are naturally occurring in wild birds. Hhs has developed and refined tools over the past decade to help guide different aspects of planning and response, including evaluating the pandemic risk posed by a novel influenza a virus, assessing the risk and. The red book helped usda aphis mount a successful response to hpai. The red book, highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan, by usda. Since december 2014, usda has confirmed many cases of hpai in. The red book 2011 incorporates comments received on the hpai response plan 2010 to update the summary of the national hpai response plan 2007. A global strategy for the progressive control of highly pathogenic.

The indiana state department of health isdh and the dubois county health department dchd coordinated the public health response to this. Hpai red book, which is the federal response plan for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Avian flu bird flu maryland department of agriculture. Incorporating risk communication into highly pathogenic avian. Pathogenic avian influenza response plan the red book updated may 2017 1. It is often referred to simply as bird flu or avian influenza, even though it is only one of many subtypes. Updated may 2017 incorporates policy guidance developed. Infection risk for persons exposed to highly pathogenic avian. Usgs highly pathogenic avian influenza research strategy background. The avian influenza virus currently causing the major epidemic in asia is. Incorporating risk communication into highly pathogenic.

A virus is defined as hpai or lpai by its ability to cause severe disease in intravenously inoculated young chickens in the laboratory, or by its. Contingency plans for outbreak investigations at farms could also include identifying. During the previous month, an unusually high mortality rate had been noted among captive wild birds at the phnom tamao wildlife rescue centre ptwrc in takeo province, 45 km south. Such outbreaks can result in substantial economic losses, due to the cost of implementing control measures and the financial loss associated with culling infected flocks. Avian influenza iowa department of agriculture and land. These movement control measures will not only apply to live animals but also to animal products. Highly pathogenic avian influenza caused a high death loss in domesticated turkeys, chickens, guinea fowl, and upland game birds. Since december 2014, usda has confirmed many cases of hpai in both commercial and backyard flocks. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus h5n1 outbreak in.

Introduction executive summary a highly pathogenic form of h5n1 avian influenza also known as hpai h5n1 or bird flu has persisted and spread in asia, europe, and africa since its first appearance in 1996. The red book is the federal document detailing the fad. It was thought to be caused by comets, earthquakes, volcanoes, cosmic dust, the rising and setting of the sun, vapors arising from the air and ground, or a blast from the stars. The united states department of agricultures usda animal and plant health inspection service aphis has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic h7n3 avian influenza hpai in a commercial turkey flock in. Now we know that it is caused by an rna virus of the family orthomyxoviridae the influenza viruses. While other species are susceptible, this plan focuses on poultry. Bird flu is similar to swine flu, dog flu, horse flu and human flu as an illness caused by strains of influenza viruses that have adapted to a specific host.

In january 2016, highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai ah7n8 virus and low pathogenicity avian influenza lpai ah7n8 virus were detected in commercial turkey flocks in dubois county, indiana. Usda aphis disease response plan highly pathogenic avian influenza the red book usda aphis hpai resources usda aphis avian health information oie terrestrial animal health code. Usda confirms highly pathogenic h7n3 avian influenza in a commercial flock in south carolina april 9, 2020, washington, d. Poultry infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai a h5 viruses have rarely been reported in the united states and have previously occurred as localized events 1,2. The new jersey department of agriculture has an emergency response plan in place for the rapid. Avian influenza, known informally as avian flu or bird flu, is a variety of influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.

On january 24, 2004, the first confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus hpaiv subtype h5n1 in cambodia was reported to the office international des epizooties. Surveillance of low pathogenic novel h7n9 avian influenza. Infection with avian influenza viruses fao avian influenza. One gram of poultry manure, about the size of a dime, can harbor enough virus to infect a million birds. Usda confirms highly pathogenic h7n3 avian influenza in a commercial flock in south carolina. Both high and low pathogenic subtype a avian influenza remain ongoing threats to the commercial poultry industry globally.

Department of agriculture avian influenza bird flu. Public health monitoring plan for usdaaphis responders to detections of avian influenza virus in poultry. The o ses plan aligns with the goals, concepts, and terminology found in the following guidance documents. Outbreak of h7n8 low pathogenic avian influenza in commercial turkeys with spontaneous mutation to highly pathogenic avian influenza. Preparing for highly pathogenic avian influenza food and.

Schmitt stresses the single best action that poultry and turkey producers can do is have a good biosecurity plan in place. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals. Poultry infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai a h5 viruses have rarely been reported in the united states and have previously occurred as localized events 1, 2. Highly pathogenic avian influenza department of primary. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response ready reference guide overview of the response plan. These viruses generally do not cause illness in wild birds, however, when spread to poultry they can be highly pathogenic and cause illness and death in backyard. Department of agriculture avian influenza bird flu nj. Usdaaphis highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan. The red book may i i i7 usda aphis veterinary services national preparedness and incident oordination npi i of i. The red book may 2017 between december 2014 and june 2015, the united states experienced its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai outbreakand most serious animal health disease incidentin history. The plan sets out basic response objectives in case high pathogenic avian influenza is detected in iowa. The initial response to avian influenza is the same for lpai and hpai and focuses on.

Early detection and response plan for occurrence of highly. Foreign animal disease preparedness and response plan fad prep o highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan. Outbreaks last outbreak 18 april 2016 in department 81. Preparedness and response plan for avian influenza bird flu background information. The red book may 2017 between december 2014 and june 2015, the united states experienced its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai outbreakand most. Disaster response highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai. Highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai response ready reference guide overview of the hpai response plan.