Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07RANGOON1151
2007-11-29 11:29:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Rangoon
Cable title:
NEW AI OUTBREAK IN EASTERN SHAN STATE
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UNCLAS RANGOON 001151
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS, G/AIAG;
PACOM FOR FPA;
USDA FOR FAS/PECAD, FAS/CNMP, FAS/AAD, APHIS;
BANGKOK FOR USAID:JMACARTHUR, APHIS:NCARDENAS, REO:JWALLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
SUBJECT: NEW AI OUTBREAK IN EASTERN SHAN STATE
REF: RANGOON 1133
UNCLAS RANGOON 001151
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS, G/AIAG;
PACOM FOR FPA;
USDA FOR FAS/PECAD, FAS/CNMP, FAS/AAD, APHIS;
BANGKOK FOR USAID:JMACARTHUR, APHIS:NCARDENAS, REO:JWALLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
SUBJECT: NEW AI OUTBREAK IN EASTERN SHAN STATE
REF: RANGOON 1133
1. (SBU) The Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary
Department (LBVD) informed us on November 29 that they
discovered two dead chickens in Wam Kaung Quarter in the town
of Tachileik (Eastern Shan State) on November 26. The
township veterinary officer sent samples to Kyaing Tone
Quarantine Laboratory, where they tested positive for AI Type
A and Newcastle Disease using a Rapid Test Kit (Combo).
2. (SBU) The Avian Influenza Control Committee of Tachileik
decided to cull all of the poultry in the affected area
totaling 98 chickens and 60 ducks. The committee implemented
movement restrictions and conducted a public awareness
campaign to help contain the disease. Officials presume that
fighting cocks sold in Tachileik Township from Kyaing Tone
Township, which suffered an outbreak of the disease on
November 19 (reftel),may have carried the virus to
Tachileik.
3. (SBU) The Director General of the LVBD arrived in Kyaing
Tone on November 27 to discuss containment, prevention, and
the strengthening of public awareness with the Avian
Influenza Control Committee. As in the past, the GOB has
been prompt and straightforward in sharing AI information
with us.
VILLAROSA
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS, G/AIAG;
PACOM FOR FPA;
USDA FOR FAS/PECAD, FAS/CNMP, FAS/AAD, APHIS;
BANGKOK FOR USAID:JMACARTHUR, APHIS:NCARDENAS, REO:JWALLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
SUBJECT: NEW AI OUTBREAK IN EASTERN SHAN STATE
REF: RANGOON 1133
1. (SBU) The Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary
Department (LBVD) informed us on November 29 that they
discovered two dead chickens in Wam Kaung Quarter in the town
of Tachileik (Eastern Shan State) on November 26. The
township veterinary officer sent samples to Kyaing Tone
Quarantine Laboratory, where they tested positive for AI Type
A and Newcastle Disease using a Rapid Test Kit (Combo).
2. (SBU) The Avian Influenza Control Committee of Tachileik
decided to cull all of the poultry in the affected area
totaling 98 chickens and 60 ducks. The committee implemented
movement restrictions and conducted a public awareness
campaign to help contain the disease. Officials presume that
fighting cocks sold in Tachileik Township from Kyaing Tone
Township, which suffered an outbreak of the disease on
November 19 (reftel),may have carried the virus to
Tachileik.
3. (SBU) The Director General of the LVBD arrived in Kyaing
Tone on November 27 to discuss containment, prevention, and
the strengthening of public awareness with the Avian
Influenza Control Committee. As in the past, the GOB has
been prompt and straightforward in sharing AI information
with us.
VILLAROSA