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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-Handout , Serious_,Eau1try Disease Warning Entered into Record It 51/ '1/ -3 CouncillCmyOevCms Mfg: . /0_ ,. ,~~ ,'3 ~. City Clerk/COC Secy City of Sail Bernaldillll" h~k by Ie Agenda Item , ..~ Exotic Newcastle Disease in PoultrylBirds A serious poultry disease that primarily affects chickens may be present in this area. If your birds become ill or die, or if you are aware of any neighbor's birds that may be affected, please call us immediately at 1-800-491-1899. We will arrange for a free veterinary evaluation of your bird. To help protect your birds from this serious threat, please follow these precautions: . Check your birds daily for signs of illness and call us immediately if they become ill . Keep your birds at home; do not move them to any other location . Don't visit live bird markets as the disease may be present at these locations, and it can be transported back to your birds . Funds are available to purchase flocks diagnosed with this disease, so it is critical to have the free laboratory tests if this illness is suspected . This disease does not pose a threat to human health and does not affect the safety of poultry and egg products SIGNS OF THE DISEASE . Sneezing, coughing and gasping for air . Nasal discharge . Greenish, watery diarrhea . Depression, muscular tremors, drooping wings, twisting of the head and neck, complete paralysis . Drop in egg production and thin-shelled eggs . Swelling around the eyes and in the neck . Sudden death If you have any questions, require assistance testing your birds, need to report smuggling or illegal movement of birds please call us at 1-800-491-1899 END (E) IS 2/19/03 . r-- "",,"'" '1111.' df." "....' botlc Newcalltle 01..... .....1: :;:... 2002-2003 81~. ~~SDA ~~-- Proteja 8us Valiosas Aves ~"".'."" 10 1:...".. ~........ l ~~ ~ t\ ". i;"'~,'~:: A viso Importante Sobre la Enfermedad de "N ewcastle Exotico de las Aves" Una peligrosa enfermedad de las aves domesticas que afecta principalmente alas gallinas puede estar presente en esta area. La enfermedad se llama "Newcastle Exotico." Las aves afectadas mueren de 3 a 5 dias despues de estar enfermas. Si sus aves enferman, 0 si usted sabe de algun conocido con aves enfermas, por favor llamenos inmediatamente all-800-491-1899 para que un veterinario evalue sus aves sin costo alguno. Para ayudar a proteger a sus aves de esta seria amenaza, por favor siga estas precauciones: · Observe sus aves diariamente. Si enferman lIamenos inmediatamente · No lIeve sus aves a ningun lado. Mantengalas en su hogar · Ni visite los mercados 0 sitios donde se vendan aves, debido a que la enfermedad puede estar presente en estos lugares y puede lIevarIa a sus aves · Existen fondos federaIes para comprar las aves en las que esta enfermedad sea diagnosticada. Los examenes de laboratorio son gratuitos . La carne y huevo de las aves afectadas "SI" pueden ser consumidos por la gente · Esta enfermedad "NO" representa algun riesgo para la saIud de las personas SIGNOS DE LA ENFERMEDAD · Estornudo, tos, dificultad para respirar · Secreciones nasales · Diarrea verde y acuosa, falta de apetito · Depresi6n, temblor muscular, alas caidas, torticolis, paralisis completa · Caida en la producci6n de huevo y cascarones delgados · Inflamaci6n alrededor del ojo y cuello · Muerte subita Si tiene cualquier pregunta, qui ere que sus aves sean analizadas, 0 qui ere reporter contrabando 0 movimiento i1egal de aves, por favor lIamenos al telefono: END (8) IS (2/19103) 1-800-491-1899 Exotic Newcastle Disease To reduce the risk of introducing exotic ND into a flock, main- tain a biosecurity barrier (physical barrier, personal hygiene, and equipment sanitation) between wildlife, poultry facilities, other commercial avian facilities, and pet birds. Some ex- amples of good biosecurity practices include: Permit only essential workers and vehicles on the premises. Provide clean clothing and a disinfection procedure for employees and visitors. Clean and disinfect vehicles at the farm entrance. Avoid visiting other avian facilities. Do not keep pet birds or hire employees with birds. Protect the flock from exposure to wild birds. Control movement associated with the disposal of bird carcasses, litter, and manure. Quarantine new additions to the flock. Never allow people or material to move from the quarantined birds to the flock. Report signs of disease to your veterinarian and to your CDFA District Office. Animal Health and Food Safety Services For additional information, contact the Helpline ... GI .. ra "CI Go :::l HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA Exotic ND was first diagnosed in the United States in California in 1950 among chukars and pheasants im- ported from Hong Kong. The infection, which spread to five poultry farms in Contra Costa County, was quickly eliminated through the destruction of the infected chickens. Information for Bird Owners .~ ~~' AJ In rare cases, exotic ND has caused conjuncti~itis (pink ~ DESCRIPTION ~ eye) In people exposed to high levels of Virus, including E t. N tl D' (ND) I k laboratory workers and people working with severely affected xo IC ewcas e Isease , a so nown as b' d N velogenic viscerotropic Newcastle disease, occurs in Ir s. g Central and SouthAmerica, the Middle East, and most N of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Exotic ND is one of several .. types of ND. The severity ofthe disease varies with the Ql type of ND virus. After an incubation period of 2-15 .a days, exotic ND causes extremely high morbidity .2 (sickness) and mortality (death) in chickens and other U birds. Some birds show few clinical signs and may o spread disease. Pet birds, especially parrots, may shed virus for more than a year without showing signs. In contrast, poultry ranches may experience up to 100% mortality in unvaccinated flocks and 10-20% mortality in vaccinated flocks. Exotic ND does not pose a threat to public health and does not affect the safety of poultry and eggs products. ,... o A catastrophic outbreak of exotic ND occurred in Z California commercial poultry from 1971 through 1973. Poor security at a bird importer's premises led to contact between infected parrots from South America and neighboring commercial poultry. The disease spread rapidly within the Southern Califomia commercial poultry population. Vaccination was widely used, but was not effective until aggressive destruction of infected birds and improved biosecurity were in place. The disease was eradicated, but in the process eight Southern California counties were quarantined and 11.9 million birds were destroyed. Eradication efforts cost taxpayers $56 million and severely disrupted the operations of many producers. .. CI) CI) .c U) .. U ~ .... In 1998, exotic ND was introduced into a small flock of game fowl by a bird purchased from a local swap meet. The flock was quarantined and destroyed. Surveillance was completed on all backyard flocks in the area with no further infection detected. CDFA ~ y~ --~ ~- --- California Departmeot of Food and AgriClllture SIGNS OF DISEASE Sneezing, coughing and gasping for air Nasal discharge Greenish, watery diarrhea Depression, muscular tremors, drooping wings, twisting of the head and neck, complete paralysis Drop in egg production and thin-shelled eggs Swelling around the eyes and in the neck Sudden death TRANSMISSION Birds may become infected directly through contact with other infected birds, fecal material, or aerosol over a short distance; or indirectly through contact with contaminated people, vehicles, equipment, insects, and rodents. VIRUS SURVIVAL The virus may survive for several weeks in a warm, humid environment, and indefinitely in frozen material. The virus is rapidly destroyed by dehydration and sunlight, or 1 minute at boiling temperature. REDUCE RISKS OF INTRODUCING NO 1 (800) 491-1899 or contact the CDFA website at www.cdfa.ca.gov WND_ factsheet_fc7.pmd RFV ~mlm Enfermedad de Newcastle Exotica de las Aves INFORMACION PARAPROPIETARIOS DE AVES N C) C) N J; ~ DESCRIPCION .. Gl .a o .. u o La Enfermedad de Newcastle ex6tico (END por SUS siglas en ingles), tambilm conocida como enfermedad de Newcastle veloQemica viscerotr6pica, as uno de 105 tipos patol6gicos de la enfermedad de Newcastle. END existe en Centro y Sur America, el Oriente Media, yen la mayor parte de Europa, Africa y Asia. Despu8s de un periodo de incubaci6n de 2-15 dias, END causa morbilidades (numera de aves enfermas) y mortalidades muy altas (cercanas al1 00%) en gallinas, pavQS Y otras aves. Algunas especies de aves muestran leves 5i9n05 cHnicos, para aun de asa manera pueden difundir 81 virus. Aves mascotas, particularmente los pericos, pueden eliminar el virus por mas de un alia sin mostrar signos. En contraste, las parvadas de gallinas y paves pueden presentar mertalidades hasta del 100% en aves susceptibles. EI virus de la enfermedad de Newcastle tambiim causa conjuntivitis en el ser humano. ~ GI .. III "Cl Do ::l SUPERVIVENCIA DEL VIRUS CD . o Z La END es causada por un virus de fa familia Paramixoviridae, el cual puede sobrevivir durante largos periodos de tiempo a temperatura ambiente, principalmente en las heces Se inactiva a 560C en 3 horas, 0 600C en 30 min. EI virus puede sobrevivir por varias semanas en medio ambientes templados y humedos, e indefinidamente en materia congelada. EI virus se destruye rapidamente por deshidrataci6n y la luz solar, 0 en un minuto a temperatura de ebullici6n. HISTORIA EN CALIFORNIA .. CU CU .c In .. U ns u. END fue diagnosticada por vez primera en los Estados Unidos, en 1950, en perdices y faisanes importados de Hong Kong a California. La infecci6n se difundi6 a cinco granjas avicolas del condado de Contra Costa. EI brate fue eliminada rapidamente sacrificando las aves afectadas. Un brote catastr6fico de END ocurri6 en 1971-1973 en granjas comerciales de California. Pobre bioseguridad en las instalaciones de un importador de aves, caus6 que unos pericos importados de Sur America tuvieran contacto con una granja comercial vecina. La enfermedad se difundi6 rapidamente en las granjas comerciales del Sur de California. La vacunaci6n S8 uso extensivamente, pero no se tuvo exita hasta que se lJev6 al cabo la destrucci6n de las aves infectadas y la bioseguridad se mejor6. La enfermedad fue erradicada, pera en el proceso ocho condados del Sur de California fueron cuarentenados y 11.9 millones de aves fueran destruidas. La erradicaci6n costo alas pagadores de impuestos $56 millones de d61ares y las operaciones de muchos praductores se vieron afectadas. En 1998, la END afect6 una pequena parvada de aves de combate debido a la introducci6n de un ave comprada en un mercado local. La parvada se cuarenten6 y destruy6. Se ltev6 al cabo vigilancia epidemiol6gica en todas las parvadas de traspatio del area sin focos adicionales de infecci6n detectados. SIGNOS DE LA ENFERMEDAD Estornudo, tos, dificultad para respirar Secreciones nasales Diarrea verde y acuosa, falta de apetito Depresi6n, temblor muscular, alas caidas, torticolis, paralisis completa Calda en la producci6n de huevo y cascarones delgados Inflamaci6n alrededor del ojo y cuello Muerte subita TRANSMISI6N Las aves pueden infectarse directamente por estar en contacto con otras aves enfermas, heces 0 aerosotes a corta distancia; 0 indirectamente a traves del contacto con personas, vehiculos, equipo, insectos y roedores que mecanicamente transportan el virus. REDUZCA LOS RIESGOS DE INTRODUCIR LA END Para reducir los riesgos de introducir la END en una parvada, establezca una barrera de bioseguridad (barreras f1sicas, higiene del personal y limpieza y desinfecci6n del equipo) entre las aves silvestres, instalaciones avicolas, otras instalaciones avlcolas comerciales y aves mascota. Algunos ejemplos de buena bioseguridad son: . Tenga sola mente 105 trabajadores y vehfculos necesarios en las iostaladones . Proporcione ropa limpia y establezca procedimlentos de desinfeccion para empleados, vehiculos y visltantes a la entrada de las granjas . Evite visitar otras i8stalaciones avfcolas . No vtsite mercados de aves vivas (swap meets) . No iotroduzca otras aves a sus parvadas ni permita que teogan contacto COD aves silvestres . No teoga aves mascotas y no contrate empleados que tengan aves . Controle el movimiento relacionado con la eliminacion de cadaveres. material de cams y abono No existe tratamiento para la END. La vacunaci6n no es efectiva para la END. Si sus aves enferman existen fondos para indemnizarlo por sus aves enfermas. Los pruebas de laboratario para diagnosticar la END son gratuitas. Reporte a su veterinario 0 al personal de Salud Animal signos sospechosas de esta enfermedad. Animal Health and Food Safety Services Para mayor informacion lIame gratis al: CDFA V'.f! -' ~ ~~ ~~ - -~- California Department of Food and AgriClllwre 1-800-491-1899 o consulte nuestra pagina en Internet: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov Legend D tlll()tfJlO-;;l1i\f'lON! - R'oor.6l.8t)l'\QC\.1QfAtM ~i~ OrrqOfl "f _ _t N~vt1du Ulilh C.difoffilOl , - END 03 MAP 1/8/03 Federal Quarantine, Exotic Newcastle Disease California, January 8, 2003 T\Ji.ARE ! i , I INYO J Nevada 1 , " i SAlHlER'olAROINO N A SAN DIEGO . :~..... .A'izO". m -~^. ;-~2-; 2~ -~ l' . IMPERIAL 50 M~... 100 75 , , .......,'" '0 ArrlOM / , December 2002 Biosecurity Footbaths for Exotic Newcastle Disease Information for Bird Owners Footbaths may be used as part of your biosecurity plan to reduce the spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease. They must be prepared daily and changed whenever they are dirty. Choose a disinfectant effective against Newcastle disease virus and mix according to the manufacturer's labels. Follow the manufacturer directions when using disinfectants, and take all precautions. Thoroughly clean your footwear before you use the footbath - disinfectants do not work if footwear is dirty! Use a brush, water and blunt object to remove the dirt, soil and fecal material- remove ALL debris. Now use your disinfectant footbath to disinfect your footwear, especially the soles, Leave the disinfectant on the footwear. To prepare a footbath you will need: . Plastic grass rug . Tray to hold the rug . Suitable disinfectants mixed with clean water. The disinfectant must cover the rug. Suitable disinfectant include: . Virkon S mixed at 1.3 oz. to each gallon of water. . One-Stroke Environ mixed at y, oz. to each gallon of water. Place footbaths at the entrance to your property. Alternatives to footbaths include using buckets containing disinfectant and a brush for applying the disinfectant to footwear, and spray units containing disinfectants for spraying footwear. Disclaimer: Trade names are used in this publication to provide specific information but do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or endorsement by the Department of the product over other products. The Department bears no responsibility for liability resulting from the U8e ofthe de8cribed nt'oductA. For more information visit our Web page at ",ww.cdfa.ca.!!",' or call 1-800-491-1899. END II - Diciembre 2000 W~ AGRiCUlTURE I} Tapetes Sanitarios como Bioseguridad contra la Enfermedad de Newcastle Exotica Informacion para los Duenas de Aves Tapetes sanitarios deben ser usados como parte del plan de bioseguridad para reducir la diseminacion de la enfermedad de Newcastle Exotico. Las soluciones desinfectantes deben preparase diariamente y se deben cambiar cuando esten sucias. Escoja un desinfectante efectivo contra el virus del Newcastle y mezcle la solucion de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante, tomando todas las precauciones necesarias. Antes de usar el tapete sanitario limpie completamente sus zapatos, 105 desinfectantes no trabajan eficazmente si 105 zapatos quedan sucios. Use un cepillo, agua y un objeto para remover la tierra, materia fecal 0 cualquier otra suciedad. Use el tapete sanitaria para desinfectar 105 zapatos, especialmente 105 suelas, deje el desinfectante actuar en 10 suela de 105 zapatos. Para preparar el tapete sanitario usted necesita: . Un pedazo de alfombra pl6stica. . Un recipiente pl6stico donde colocar la alfombra pl6stica. . Agua y un desinfectante adecuado. EI desinfectante tiene que cubrir la alfombra pl6stica. Desinfectantes adecuados: . Virkon S: Mezcle 1.3 onzas por cada galon de agua. . One-Stroke Environ: Mezcle media [ '12 ) onza por cada galon de agua. Ponga el tapete sanitario a la entrada de su propiedad, Otras allernativas al tapete sanitario son cubetas con desinfectante, cepillos 0 atomizadores para aplicar el desinfectante en el calzado. Descargo de responsabilidad: Nombres comerciales son usados en esta publicaci6n para proveer informaci6n especifica, pero no constituye garantia 0 aval del Departamento sobre los productos. EI Departamento no tiene responsabilidad alguna por el uso de los Para mayor informaci6n visite Duestn pagina de Internet: www.cdfa,C'll.l!OV 0 lIame al 1-800~91-1899 END 11 , December 2002 Information for Neighbors: Exotic Newcastle Disease Outtreak in Backyad Poultry in Southern Calffornia What is Exotic Newcastle Disease? Exotic Newcastle Disease is a serious. highly contagious viral disease of poultry and other birds. After an incubation period of 2-15 days. the disease may cause high rates of sickness and death in susceptible birds. especially chickens. Other types of birds may be infected with less serious effects. In some cases. birds may not appear sick but may carry and spread the disease to other birds. There is no effective cure. and vaccination is of limited value. Is this disease harmful to people? No. Exotic Newcastle Disease is not a public health threat. Is it safe to eat poultry? Yes! Poultry and eggs are safe to eat. . When. where. and how did this outbreak start? It started in late September 2002 in Southern California. Although the source of the disease is under investigation. the virus closely resembles one that devastated the poultry industry in Mexico in 2000. Over 13 million chickens either died or had to be killed to stop that outbreak. How does this disease spread? Both sick and healthy looking birds can spread disease. Healthy looking birds may be incubating or recovering from disease. or a bird species not seriously affected by Exotic Newcastle Disease. People. also. can spread the disease to birds both directly and on contaminated clothing. possessions. equipment or vehicles exposed to the virus. Some outbreaks have implicated birds smuggled into the US - legally imported birds are quarantined and screened for this disease. What is being done to stop this outbreak? Disease investigation crews are working in affected areas. They need the support of the whole community to quickly find sick birds. Infected birds and birds that may have been exposed to infection are humanely destroyed - this is the only way to stop the outbreak and protect other birds. After birds are removed. the premises are thoroughly cleaned. disinfected and left empty for a time before reintroducing new birds. The surrounding neighborhood is checked for signs of disease. How is the neighborhood affected? If you live near infected birds you may see people putting on white suits. plastic boots. eye goggles. masks and other special clothing before they enter the premises. This is to prevent workers from spreading infection after handling sick birds. Animal health officials are trained to take great precautions to prevent spreading disease from one area to another. What are they doing on the premises? Infected birds are humanely destroyed and the affected area cleaned and disinfected as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Bird owners are compensated for their birds at fair market value. Bodies of birds are removed from the premises in a way that prevents infection from spreading. Will officials come to my house? Animal health officials who have not been on affected premises will check the area and quarantine neighbors who own birds. Birds that have not been exposed to infected birds will be examined for signs of disease until the quarantine is lifted. Birds that have been exposed to disease may need to be humanely destroyed to stop this disease from spreading. What types of birds are involved in this outbreak? BaCkyard poultry and pet and hobby birds hove been offected since this investigation started. Backyard chickens are mostly involved. What can I do to help protect California's birds? ,/' Share information about this disease with your friends and neighbors. ,/' AnonymOUSly report sick and dying birds. ,/' Anonymously report illegally smuggled birds. ,/' Protect your birds. ,/' Cooperate with animal health officials who are trying to stop this devastating disease. We need the support of the whole community to stop the devastating impact of this disease on California's birds and bird owners. For more information and reports. call 1-800-491-1899 or visit our Web site at www.cdfa.ca.aov END 24 Biosecurity Guidelines to Prevent the Spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease - Information for Bird Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) is caused by a virus that is easily spread by movement of birds, people and contaminated materials. The virus is present in manure and other excretions from infected birds. It easily contaminates hands, clothing, shoes, cages and equipment. "Biosecurity measures" are steps taken to reduce the chances of spreading disease. Pet birds, especiaily parrots, may shed virus for more than a year without showing signs. END does not pose a threat to public health and does not affect the safety of poultry and egg products. VIRUS SURVIVAL Birds may become infected directly through contact with other infected birds, fecal material, or aerosol over a short distance; or indirectly through contact with contaminated people, vehicles, equipment, insects, and rodents. REDUCE RISKS OF INTRODUCING END Maintain a biosecurity barrier (physical barrier, personal hygiene, and equipment sanitation) between wildlife, poultry facilities, and other commercial avian facilities and pet birds. Some examples of good biosecurity practices include: . Permit only essential workers and vehicles on your property . Have clean clothing and a disinfection procedure for everyone . Avoid visiting other bird facilities . Do not keep pet birds or hire employees with birds . Protect the flock from exposure to wild birds . Control movement associated with disposal of bird carcasses, litter. and manure . Quarantine new additions to the flock. . Report signs of disease to your veterinarian and to your CDFA District Office . Control rodents FURTHER PRECAUTIONS v" Have an "entry/exit" site to your property, and consider having a disinfectant footbath there. v" Keep easily cleaned footwear and clothing just for bird activities. v" Have water, cleaning materials, disinfectant, and clothing at the designated area. v" The area can be as smail as a plastic tub to hold disinfectant, footwear and a brush, and a hanger for clothes for one person, or an area suitable for a number of visitors. v" When entering the bird premises, or when leaving on bird activities, use the footwear and clothes dedicated to that activity. Do not ailow your "off-site" clothes to contaminate your premises. v" Cover your vehicle's floorboards with a piece of light plastic and leave it in place until the end of the exposure period. Consider plastic over the seats. v" On returning to your property, wash your hands, clean the surface of your vehicle's control pedals and handles, remove and discard the plastic covers. Thoroughly clean and disinfect your footwear, especiaily the soles. Shower, blow your nose, clean your ears, put on clean clothes and launder those you were wearing as soon as possible. v" Thoroughly clean any contaminated items so that disinfectants can work. v" Ensure the outside of feed containers is clean before bringing onto your property. v" If you have visitors they should wear freshly laundered clothes, wash their hands, blow their nose, clean their ears, and clean and disinfect the soles of their shoes before entering your property. You may want to provide boots and coverails for visitors. These procedures are not guaranteed to prevent this highly contagious virus from affecting your birds. However, they will reduce the risks. For more information visit our Web page at www.cdfa.ca.aov or call 1-800-491-1899. END 25 2/1 0/03 ... t '...... :;.R~ CDFA ~ .~ EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE PREMISES QUARANTINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS March 1, 2003 What is a quarantine? A California Department of Food and Agriculture, Animal Health and Food Safety Services quarantine for Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) describes regulatory actions that must be taken to control this highly contagious disease of birds. Why were you given a quarantine order? You may have been served with a quarantine order on your property because: . END has been diagnosed in your local area and now there is a restriction on movement of birds and bird products in order to reduce the risk of disease spread. . You may have requested that your birds be tested for END. . Your birds may have symptoms of illness that are similar to those of Exotic Newcastle Disease. . Investigation of END in other locations indicates that your birds may have been exposed to END and they may have become infected (even if no visible signs of illness) and they may be a threat to successful control of END. What may happen if I violate this quarantine? Anyone who violates the quarantine is civilly liable in an amount not to exceed $25,000. What does a negative test mean? A negative test result for END means that on the day that the test sample was obtained, the sample did not show evidence of END. Unfortunately, a negative test result does not ensure that your bird is not infected. Does a negative test mean that I will not get the disease in the future? Negative birds/flocks can later become infected if exposed to the disease. Biosecurity measures (actions taken to reduce the risk of disease exposure) are as important after a negative test as before. A negative test does not prove that your bird is not infected nor does it prevent later infection. Will the quarantine order be removed if I have a negative test? No. Individual property quarantines will not be removed until there is evidence that END has been eliminated from the local area. When and how can I move my birds? If your property has been placed under a quarantine order, you cannot move any birds or bird products (eggs, meat, cages, machinery, etc.) off your property until your quarantine has been released. You cannot bring any new birds onto your property while the quarantine is in force. What happens if my birds have a positive test result? Because there is no treatment for this highly contagious disease, all birds on the premises will be humanely euthanized as soon as possible. The birds will be appraised at fair market value before they are euthanized, and you will be paid the appraised value of the birds. Subsequently, your property will have to be cleaned and disinfected. After a period of time (depending upon your local area), the quarantine on your property will be amended or removed, and you may then bring new birds onto your property. Can my birds be euthanized even if they are not tested? Yes. If your property is located in an area where END has been found, and it is determined that your birds have been exposed to the disease it may be necessary to euthanize them without testing. When willi get paid for my birds? Payment will be issued after all of the required documentation is received and processed. Can I appeal the quarantine order? Yes. You may request an informal hearing by calling the number at the bottom of your quarantine notice within the timeframe specified. How willi know the quarantine is lifted? You will receive an official written Notice of Quarantine Release. END (El 19 3/112003 J ,\/..... -;~~ CDFA ~~ ENFERMEDAD DE NEWCASTLE EXOTICO LOCALES EN CUARENTENA PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS Marzo 1, 2003 "Que es una euarentena? Una cuarentena debido a la enfermedad de Newcastle ex6tieo (END por sus siglas en ingles), por parte del Servicio de Salud Animal y Seguridad de Alimentos, del Departamento de Alimentos y Agricultura de California, describe las acciones regulatorias a considerarse para controlar esta enfermedad altamente contagiosa de las aves. "Por que me dieron una orden de euarentena? Usted puede haber recibido la orden de cuarentena en su propiedad debido a: . La END ha side diagnosticada en su area, por 10 tanto hay una restricci6n en el movimiento de aves y productos avfcolas para reducir el riesgo de diseminaci6n de la enfermedad. . Puede ser que usted haya solicitado que sus aves sean analizadas para diagn6stico de la END. . La investigaci6n de la END en olros lugares indica que sus aves pueden haber estado expuestas a la END y haberse infectado en esos lugares (aun sin signos visibles de enfermedad) y pudieran ser una amenaza para el control de la END. "Que puede pasar sl vlolo esta euarentena? Cualquier persona que viole la cuarenlena sera civilmente penalizada con una mulla hasta por $25,000. "Que slgnlflea un resultado negativo de laboratorio? Un resultado negativo de laboratorio significa que en el dia que la muestra analizada fue tomada no se encontr6 evidencia de la END. "EI resultado negativo de laboratorio slgnlfiea que no tendre la enfermedad en el futuro? Ave/parvada negaliva puede infectarse si esta expuesta al virus. Las medidas de bioseguridad (medidas para reducir el riesgo de exposici6n al virus) son importantes tanto anles como despues de un resultado negativo. Un resultado de laboratorio negativo no garantlza que su ave/parvada no este infeetada, tam poco previene una Infeeel6n posterior. "Sera la orden de euarentena removlda si obtengo un resultado de laboratorlo negatlvo? No. Las cuarenlenas de propiedades individuales no seran removidas hasta que haya evidencia que la END ha side eliminada de la localidad. "Cuando y como puedo mover mis aves? Si su propiedad esta bajo cuarentena, usted no puede mover aves 0 productos avicolas (huevo, came, equipo, etc.) fuera de su propiedad hasta que la cuarenlena sea liberada. Usted tam poco puede introducir nuevas aves a su propiedad mientras la cuarentena este vigente. "Que sueede si mis aves tienen un resultado de laboratorio positlvo? Debido a que no hay tratamienlo para esta enfermedad altamenle contagiosa, todas las aves positivas lend ran que sacrificarse humanitariamente tan pronto como sea posible. Las aves seran valuadas considerando su precio en el mercado anles de sacrifiearse y entonces se pagaran al valor cotizado. Posteriormente, su propiedad tendra que ser Iimpiada y desinfectada. Despues de un periodo (dependiendo de su localidad), la cuarentena en su propiedad sera modificada 0 removida, y entonces usted probablemente pudiera introducir nuevas aves a su propiedad. "Pueden mis aves ser saerifleadas aun sin ser sometldas a pruebas de laboratorlo? Sf. Si su propiedad esta localizada en una area donde la END se ha encontrado, y se ha determinado que sus aves han eslado expuestas a la enfermedad, puede ser que sea necesario sacrificarlas sin anal is is de laboralorio. "Cuando me pagaran mls aves? EI pago de las indemnizaciones sera emitido despues de que toda la documentaci6n requerida sea recibida y procesada. "Puedo apelar la orden de euarentena? Sf. Usled puede solicitar una audiencia informalllamando al numero que aparece en la parte inferior del aviso de cuarentena, dentro del tiempo especificado. "Como sabre que la euarentena se ha levantado? Usted recibira un escrito oficial de Aviso de Liberaci6n de Cuarentena. END 19 31112003 [Fedcra] Register: January 10,2003 (Volumc 68, Numbcr 7) 1 INoticcs] [Page ]432] From the Federa] Rcgistcr Onlinc via GPO Acccss [wais.acccss.gpo.gov] [DOCID:frIOja03-17] -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Notices Fedcral Rcgistcr -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- This section of thc FEDERAL REGISTER contains documcnts othcr than ru]cs or proposcd rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations. commiuee meetings. agency decisions and rulings. delegations of authority. filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions arc examples of documents appearing in this section. -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- I [Page 14321 ] DEPARTMENT OF AGRJCULTURE Officc of thc Sccrctary [Dockct No. O3-oo]-IJ Dcclaration of Extraordinary Emergency Because of Exotic Newcastle Disease Exotic Ncwcastle Disease (END) has bccn confirmed in the State of California. The discase has becn confirmcd in backyard poultry, which are raised on private premises for hobby, cxhibition, and personal consumption, and in commercial poultry. END is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting domcstic, wild, and cagcd poultry and birds. It is one of the most infectious diseases of poultry in the world, and is so virulent that many birds die without showing any clinical signs. A dcath rate of almost] 00 perccnt can occur in unvaccinated poultry flocks. END can infect and cause death even in vaccinated poultry. This disease in poultry and birds is characterized by respiratory signs accompanied by nervous manifestations, gastrointestinal lesions, and swelling of the head. END is spread primarily through direct contact betwecn hca]thy birds or poultry and thc bodily discharges of infected birds or poultry. Within an infected flock, END is transmiued by direct contact, contaminated feeding and watering equipment, and aerosols produccd by coughing, gasping, and other respiratory disturbances. Dissemination between flocks over long distances is often due to movement of contaminated equipment and service personnel, such as vaccination crews. Movement of carrier birds and those in an incubating stage accounts for most of the outbreaks in the pet bird industry. The existencc of END in California represents a threat to the U.S. poultry and bird industrics. It constitutes a real danger to the national economy and a potential serious burden on interstate and foreign commerce. The Department has reviewed the measures being taken by California to control and eradiate END and has consulted with thc appropriate State Government and Indian tribal officials in California. Based on such review and consultation, the Department has determined that the measures being taken by the State are inadequate to control or eradicate END. Therefore, the Department has determined that an extraordinary emergency exists because of END in California. This declaration of extraordinary emergency authorizcs thc Secrctary to (I) hold, scizc, trcat, apply other remedial actions to, destroy (including preventative slaughter), or otherwise dispose of, any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines the action is necessary to prevent the dissemination of END and (2) prohibit or restrict the movement or use within the State of California, or any portion of the State of California, of any animal or article, means of conveyance, or facility if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is nccessary to prcvcnt thc dissemination of END. The appropriate State Governmcnt and Indian tribal officials in California have been informed of these facts. Effectivc Date: This declaration of extraordinary erncrgency shall become effectivc January 6, 2003. Ann M. 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