Final Epidemiology Report into Avian Influenza Outbreak in Suffolk Published
Defra has today published the final epidemiology report into the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in Suffolk confirmed in February 2007.The report sets out the findings of the National Emergency Epidemiology Group who have been investigating the outbreak in close consultation with the European Commission and the Hungarian Authorities.
Animal Health (as State Veterinary Service) played a pivotal role in the management of the outbreak on the ground, including providing veterinary field work for the epidemiological investigation which sought to identify the source of the disease.
Read the Defra press release here
Read the full report here
Page last modified: 19 April 2007
Page published:19 April 2007