September 4, 2013
Mexico reports new H7N3 bird flu outbreaks
Mexico has reported two new outbreaks of H7N3 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The Mexican veterinary authority has sent Follow Up report numberten, dated August 31, to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
The report covers two new outbreaks of HPAI, later identified as the H7N3 sub-type.
The first bird flu outbreak started on August 12 in a small village quail flock in Valle de Santiago in the state of Guanajuarto. The situation is described as "resolved".
On August 19, a 10,000-strong layer flock in the state of Jalisco - at Lagos de Moreno - was hit by the virus. The number of cases/deaths is not reported. The case is in progress.
According to the report, control measures previously applied are still on-going, including vaccination of birds at risk, as well as epidemiological surveillance at national level.