Avian influenza test result on poultry
The State Veterinary Service has today been investigating a case of suspected avian notifiable disease on a poultry farm near Lowestoft in Suffolk. Preliminary tests have this evening indicated that the avian influenza virus is present in samples from poultry found dead on the premises.
These preliminary results show that it is the H5 strain of the virus but further confirmatory tests are in progress to identify the strain more fully, and more will be known tomorrow. The affected premises were put under restriction on Thursday (1st February) evening and the appropriate contingency plan has been put into effect.
When the additional laboratory results are known further action will be taken and all available information will be provided.
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2 February 2007
Page published: 2 February 2007