PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (31): Ghana (BA) poultry, HPAI H9N2, new strain, OIE

Avian Influenza -- Ghana
Information received on 14 Feb 2018 from Dr Kenneth M. K. Gbeddy, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services Directorate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra, Ghana
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Jan 2018
Report date: 14 Feb 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Feb 2018
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza

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