- 1 WtE
- District Plön, Schleswig-Holstein https://goo.gl/maps/NmGpTxKipzR2
- H5N8 confirmed
- Source: Press release, Ministry of Energy, Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Areas, Schleswig-Holstein, 15 December 2016 http://www.schleswig-holstein.de/DE/Lan ... lpest.html
Avian Influenza H5N8/H5N6 in White-tailed Eagles 2016-2018
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Re: Avian Influenza H5N8 in White-tailed Eagles 2016/2017
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Finland
- 1 WtE found dead
- Murtamo near Rauma (mainland, west coast) https://goo.gl/maps/MyxemPJMXRH2
- According to a Finnish newspaper article, about 60 poultry holdings are registered in this area http://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/maat ... a-1.172649
- H5 confirmed by Evira. More test results will be available soon. Source: Evira, 16 December 2016 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/ajankohtai ... ikotkassa/
- Update, 17 December: H5N8 confirmed by Evira. https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/ajankohtai ... an-vuoksi/
- Article in English. YLE, 18 December 2016 Avian flu killing wild birds in Rauma – first mainland case confirmed http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/avian ... ed/9360150
- OIE Report http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid ... rtid=22016
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According to wildlife rehabilitator Urban Rundström, eight White-tailed Eagles have been found dead or sick near Oskarshamn last month. Seemingly there is no explanation, except “a form of meningitis”. 22 December 2016, Blog VilthjalpenOskarshamn/Oskarshamnsbygdens Fågelklubb http://kfvoskarshamn.blogspot.de/
According to wildlife rehabilitator Urban Rundström, eight White-tailed Eagles have been found dead or sick near Oskarshamn last month. Seemingly there is no explanation, except “a form of meningitis”. 22 December 2016, Blog VilthjalpenOskarshamn/Oskarshamnsbygdens Fågelklubb http://kfvoskarshamn.blogspot.de/
- Oskarshamn https://goo.gl/maps/NJXiKcZ1ttC2
- Gotland https://goo.gl/maps/AubD7ypWsQK2
- See also: 21 December 2016, Sweden. Seven eagles from Småland tested negative for H5N8 http://www.sydsvenskan.se/2016-12-21/sm ... tan-influe
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Netherlands
- 1 Young WtE found dead (illegally shot and killed) early in December 2016
- Near Wolvega in the Dutch province Friesland https://goo.gl/maps/U4tbDJQVU482
- According to Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR), the bird was in good physical condition. H5N8 was detected during a routine necropsy by WBVR.
- Source: News Wageningen University & Research, 28 December 2016 http://www.wur.nl/nl/nieuws-wageningen- ... pvirus.htm
- See also doc. #163 and #165 viewtopic.php?f=46&t=241&start=160
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Finland
- WtE, found alive/in critical condition on 23 December, was taken to a local bird enthusiast. The eagle´s condition deteriorated and it died on Christmas evening. Source: Evira Report https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/ajankohtai ... usvyohyke/
- Industrial area in Harjavalta, Satakunta Region (mainland) https://goo.gl/maps/S6u5b8ekoxG2
- Confirmed by Evira, 29 December 2016 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... -suomessa/
- Update: OIE Follow-up report No. 6, 10 January 2017 http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid ... rtid=22190
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As of today, I found 14 cases of H5N8 in White-tailed Eagles, confirmed by local authorities in Europe since November 2016
- 1 Denmark
- 5 Finland
- 6 Germany
- 1 Netherlands ("accidental discovery" - the bird was in good physical condition when it was illegally shot and killed)
- 1 Sweden
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Finland – case under investigation
- WtE, found alive on New Year´s Eve. Destroyed
- Ingå (south coast) https://goo.gl/maps/FQPNpMC6dWm
- According to an YLE article, the apathetic and emaciated eagle was taken to a vet in Ekenäs. The rapid test result was unclear and needs to be repeated (viral culture). 4 January 2017 https://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2017/01/ ... linfluensa
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Denmark
- 5-year-old ringed WtE, found dead during the holidays
- Forest near Silkeborg (in the middle of the Jutlandic peninsula) https://goo.gl/maps/CAjzhbBnCLM2
- According to the article, the carcass is kept in a freezer at the time being. 4 January 2017 http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/regionale/oest ... einfluenza
- Update, 10 January 2017 - the case is under investigation. See Journal Nr. 17-00160-01 http://fvst.gis34.dk/
- Update, 13 January 2017 - H5N8 confirmed by the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) http://fvst.gis34.dk/
- Update, February 2017: “On December 26th, a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was found dead in Ormstrup Skov. On January 12th, the national veterinary institute confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N8) in the samples from the eagle.” OIE Report. “Information received on 03/02/2017 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark” https://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahi ... rtid=22690
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Sweden
- 1 WtE
- Near Oskarshamn (east coast) https://goo.gl/maps/bnRy7EBn1oQ2
- Confirmed by SVA
- Source: SVA, avian influenza map, 21 December 2016 http://www.sva.se/smittlage/karta-over-fagelinfluensa
- Update, OIE Report: Strömserum, Strömserum, Oskarshamn, KALMAR LÄN
“A sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was found dead and was then sent to the National Veterinary Institute for analysis as part of the routine surveillance of avian influenza.” Source/confirmed by: Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs - OIE, Sweden, Follow-up report No. 5 (09/01/2017) http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid ... rtid=22194
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- 1 WtE
- Near Källvik https://goo.gl/maps/PNU17Eobgcx
- Confirmed by SVA
- Source: SVA, avian influenza map, 29 December 2016 http://www.sva.se/smittlage/karta-over-fagelinfluensa
- Update, OIE Report: Loftahammar, Hallmare, Västervik, KALMAR LÄN
A sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was found dead on a rock surface and was then sent to the National Veterinary Institute for analysis as part of the routine surveillance of avian influenza. Source/confirmed by: Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs - OIE, Sweden, Follow-up report No. 5 (09/01/2017) http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid ... rtid=22194
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Sweden
- 1 WtE
- Area between Eslöv and Kungshult https://goo.gl/maps/uMRGsmKQdbU2
- Confirmed by SVA
- Source: SVA, avian Influenza map, 13 December 2016 http://www.sva.se/smittlage/karta-over-fagelinfluensa
- OIE Report: “One sea eagle was found dead in a park and was sent for analysis as part of the routine program for avian influenza.” OIE Follow-up report No. 3, Sweden, 21 December 2016 http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid ... rtid=22023
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Germany
- 1 Wild bird (White-tailed Eagle?)
- Lake Krakow near Glave https://goo.gl/maps/RUBatoEcJdu
- According to the newspaper Güstrower Anzeiger, a H5N8 infected White-tailed Eagle was found dead on Lake Krakow´s South Shore at the end of December.
10 January 2017 http://www.svz.de/lokales/guestrower-an ... 93006.html - The Official Statement of the District Rostock confirms H5N8 as well as the finding place at Lake Krakow west of the village of Glave, but mentions only “a wild bird”. Source: Landkreis Rostock – Amtliche Bekanntmachung. Tierseuchenrechtliche Verfügung zur Bekämpfung der Geflügelpest vom 27.12.2016 - Einrichtung eines Sperrbezirkes und eines Beobachtungsgebietes https://www.landkreis-rostock.de/landkr ... index.html
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Sweden – the case is under investigation
- 1 WtE emaciated, unable to fly. Died
- Near Eskilstuna (southeast Sweden, Södermanland County) https://goo.gl/maps/WtYrSjqK2rz
- The bird died soon after being found. 13 January 2017 http://ekuriren.se/nyheter/eskilstuna/1 ... attefageln
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Germany – diagnosis unclear
- 1 WtE found alive with neurological symptoms . Exhausted, unable to fly
- Near Schadewitz (region Lusatia, Eastern Germany) https://goo.gl/maps/GtZ83nyJtJR2
- The bird was taken to the raptor center Oppelhain. 13 January 2017 http://www.lr-online.de/regionen/elbe-e ... 59,5787198
- Update, 31 January 2017: According to the article, the eagle has died.
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Denmark
- 1 young WtE
- West of Haderslev (east coast of the Jutland peninsula, Region of Southern Denmark) https://goo.gl/maps/uhxXSTSGeZQ2
- H5N8 confirmed by the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), 13. January 2017, see Journal Nr. 17-00186-01 http://fvst.gis34.dk/
- According to the newspaper article, the exhausted eagle died shortly after it was taken to a wild bird care center. Poisoning was suspected. http://www.jv.dk/artikel/2464057:Haders ... einfluenza
- Update, February 2017: “On January 7th, a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was found dead near Haderslev. On January 13th, the national veterinary institute confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N8) in the samples from the eagle.” OIE Report. “Information received on 03/02/2017 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark”
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- 1 WtE
- Falster (east coast) https://goo.gl/maps/1DPcwW2XHpk
- Journal Nr. 17-00292-01 http://fvst.gis34.dk/
- Update, 23 January: H5N8 confirmed
- Update, February 2017: “On December 26th, a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was found near Hesnæs. On January 23th, the national veterinary institute confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N8) in the samples from the eagle.” OIE Report. “Information received on 03/02/2017 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark” https://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahi ... rtid=22690
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Finland
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- Kimito Islands/Kemiönsaari, southwest Finland https://goo.gl/maps/J3L2TnWFvXs
- H5N8 confirmed by Evira, 20 January 2017 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... fluenssaa/
- Evira, case list: https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... -suomessa/
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- Rauma Archipelago (west coast) https://goo.gl/maps/EyyXpbtiSnz
- H5 confirmed by Evira, 20 January 2017 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... fluenssaa/
- Evira, case list: https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... -suomessa/
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- 1 WtE
- Vårdö (island municipality, autonomous territory of Åland) https://goo.gl/maps/Qsc1X2goCGx
- Confirmed by Evira, 30 January 2017 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... -suomessa/
- News release, Evira https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... ikotkassa/
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- 1 WtE. According to the Evira report, the bird was found on 28 January and had been dead at the time of the discovery for a while
- Eurajoki https://goo.gl/maps/1iRwRu8Xkg82
- Confirmed by Evira, 9/10 February 2017 https://www.evira.fi/elaimet/elainten-t ... -suomessa/