Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis Outbreak in Finland
FINLAND - The Finnish veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of infectious laryngotracheitis at a small hobby farm located in the province of Länsi- ja Sisä-Suomi.The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received an immediate notification yesterday, 14 February. The outbreak, which reportedly started on 31 January, was confirmed yesterday itself.
A total of 77 birds were found susceptible, out of which a 100 per cent apparent morbidity case (that is, 77 cases) was reported. A total of 10 birds were found dead. No birds were destroyed.
The source of the outbreak remains inconclusive, and although the situation has been resolved, the epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
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