POLAND: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - APRIL 28, 2006

UNCLAS WARSAW 000793

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR EUR/NCE DKOSTELANCIK AND MSESSUMS, DEPT FOR G,
OES/IHA, OES/IHA FOR DSINGER AND RDALEY, DEPT FOR INR
RLESTER
USEU FOR DKANAREK

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU TBIO SENV ECON EAGR PREL PL
SUBJECT: POLAND: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - APRIL 28, 2006

REF: WARSAW 736 AND PREVIOUS


1. There have been no new outbreaks of AI in Poland during
the past week. The infected and surveillance zones in
Swinoujscie and Torun have been lifted, and the areas have
been declared free of AI.


2. Between April 18-22 the Polish Veterinary Service, with
the assistance of police, fire, military, and local
authorities, participated in a response to a simulated AI
outbreak in a commercial flock. 170 personnel from different
parts of Poland participated. 400 birds (already slated for
the slaughterhouse) were euthanized by carbon dioxide and the
poultry facility was disinfected afterward. Authorities were
pleased with the efficiency and coordination exhibited during
the exercise.
ASHE