Transboundary Diseases of the Day

Where are the majority of HPAI cases found?

south eastern us

What type is avian influenza?

A

What is avian influenza classified by?

16 Hemagglutinin

and 9 Neuraminidase antigens

What is the reservoir of avian influenza and how is it excreted?

Waterfowl, feces

T/F There is a very effective HPAI vaccine

False, there is NONE

What state has the most flocks of poultry?

PA

What are the TWO ways that they depopulate if they have avian influenza?

CO2, water based foam

What is the voluntary, cooperative program between industry and government focused on disease surveillance, testing, and certification of poultry health status?

National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)

What are FOUR reasons why vaccines are not commonly used in the US for avian influenza?

- Vaccines may have variable or incomplete efficacy against circulating strains

- The large number of birds in commercial operations makes individual vaccination logistically challenging

- Vaccination complicates surveillance efforts without strategies to differentiate infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA)

- Vaccination can negatively impact international trade and export markets

T/F Vaccination takes away the need to have a good biosecurity program

False

What is an infestation and feeding by a larval fly (maggot)

myiasis

What is the scientific name for the new world screwworm?

cochiolmyia hominivorax

What type of tissue does the Neww World Screwworm feed on?

LIVING tissues (ONLY)

T/F The New World Screwworm is contagious from animal to animal.

False, is not

What distinguishes New World Screwworm from other worms?

it feeds only on living tissue

What are the clinical signs of the new world screw worm infection?

-larva in the wound by day 3, bloody discharge, FOUL oder,

How are we dealing with the New World Screwworm issue?

sterlie fly program

What is the method behind liver baited net traps?

use rotten liver bait to attract flies

What is the purpose of Liver baited traps?

allows for real time ob and isservation useful in areas where immediate assessment is useful

What method ususease swormlure chemical attractant?

sticky fly traps

What is the purpose of the sticky fly traps?

ideal for long term monitoring and broad area surveillance

What are the TWO key interventions to the sterile insect technique?

-expand NWS production and dispersal

-challenge concept that SIT is only solution

What are the THREE robust regulatory controls?

-movement of people and animals

- enhance quarantine practices

- animal control and inspection checkpoints