Appendix 11 FMD 2007/October Thrace Region Epidemiology Report Situation as at 12:00 Thursday 18 October 2007 Executive Summary 1. There is no new case since two cases of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been confirmed on clinical grounds in Thrace on 10 October. 2. The strain of virus has been identified as Type O at IP 1 (Edirne-Kesan-Seydikoy) and the strain of virus could not been identified at IP 2 (Canakkale- Gelibolu- Evrese). 3. Investigations to date source of infections are most likely animals moved to premises from Tekirdag-Corlu district. There is also possibility that source can be vehicle of animal dealer. Introduction 4. The Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak was reported in Edirne province Kesan district Seydikoy Village on 08.10.2007. 5. Two cases of FMD have been confirmed on clinical grounds in Edirne province Kesan district Seydikoy village (IP 1) and Canakkale province Gelibolu district Evrese village (IP 2). 6. Owner of infected farm in Edirne-Kesan-Seydi village is Rustem Akinci (IP 1). Owner of infected farm in Canakkale-Gelibolu-Evrese is Salih Girgin (IP 2).
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