Please have a look at this if you live in the Melbourne area.
Cheers,
James O'Connor | Head of Research
BirdLife Australia, Suite 2-05, 60 Leicester St, Carlton VIC 3053
Tel: (+61 3) 9347 0757 | Fax: (+61 3) 9347 9323
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From: Grillo, Tiggy
Sent: Monday, 6 February 2012 12:51 PM
Subject: AWHN NOTIFICATION: PMV-1 confirmed in two additional species (Sparrow
Hawk & Spotted Turtledove)
AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE HEALTH NETWORK
NOTIFICATION
Dear AWHN NAIWB Steering Group, Zoo Animal Health Reference Group &
Universities Group,
Please note the following update from the Victorian DPI which confirms
detection of pigeon paramyxovirus 1 (PMV-1) in two additional species of birds
in Melbourne. One sparrow hawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) found dead and one
spotted turtledove (an introduced free-ranging feral species of dove) have been
confirmed with the disease. It is assumed that these birds were infected
through contact with feral pigeons.
The DPI Victoria website provides the following details - see
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/vetsource/vetwatch/vet-watch-february-2012
Sparrowhawk case: "PMV-1 was isolated from the tissues a sick sparrow hawk
(Accipiter cirrocephalus) - a raptor native to Australia. The bird was
collected by a park ranger, who had been monitoring a family of sparrow hawks
in a park in central Melbourne. Four birds died around or before 10 January
with some displaying neurological signs before death. Paramyxovirus 1 infected
feral pigeons had previously been confirmed in the immediate area and it is
likely that infection in the sparrow hawk may be the result of high virus
challenge associated with recent predation on diseased pigeons. Although this
is the first time pigeon paramyxovirus 1 has been isolated in a native species
in Australia, there are several reports of predatory and in-contact birds
becoming infected in endemic countries overseas."
Spotted turtle dove case: "PMV-1 was confirmed in a spotted turtle dove
(Streptopelia chinensis), an introduced species. The bird had been in close
contact with a group of semi-feral pigeons which have been previously diagnosed
with paramyxovirus."
We would like to ask AWHN subscribers (outside Victoria) to continue to be
alert to any signs of disease that are unusual or clusters of deaths in wild
birds. Please report these to your local AWHN Wildlife Coordinator, your local
department of agriculture, or call the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline:
1800 675 888.
IN VICTORIA WHERE A NUMBER OF WILD BIRDS SHOWING CLINICAL
SIGNS<http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus/avian-paramyxovirus-fact-sheet>
AND/OR A CLUSTER OF DEAD WILD BIRDS ARE FOUND THE DPI SHOULD BE NOTIFIED ON
1800 675 888.
Thank you for your assistance,
Tiggy
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OIE Reporting: This information has been reported to the OIE by Dr Mark
Schipp, ACVO, DAFF . The report notes "that PMV-1 infection has been confirmed
in a sparrow hawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) in close contact with known
infected pigeons in urban Melbourne. Sparrow hawks are known to feed on pigeons
in Australia. PMV-1 infection has also been confirmed in a feral spotted turtle
dove (Streptopelia chinensis). In the Victorian urban environment spotted
turtle doves are commonly found in close association with feral pigeons.
Occasional cases of APMV-1 in hobby and feral pigeons in Victoria continue to
be reported. The event remains limited to Victoria. See link to report:
http://web.oie.int/wahis/public.php?page=single_report&pop=1&reportid=11546
DPI Vic website:
http://dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus
including the latest Situation Update 03/03/2012 -
http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus/situation-update
which has a link to a recent Map of Outbreak Locations.
* Avian Paramyxovirus fact sheet for pigeon
owners<http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus/avian-paramyxovirus-fact-sheet>
* Fact Sheet for bird
owners<http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus/fact-sheet-for-bird-owners>
* Vaccination of Pigeons for Avian Paramyxovirus
(PMV1)<http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/vetsource/pigeon-paramyxovirus-information-for-veterinarians/vaccination-of-pigeons-for-avian-paramyxovirus>
* Paramyxovirus in pigeons - checklist for veterinarians (includes info
on clinical signs and sample
submissions)<http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/vetsource/paramyxovirus-in-pigeons-checklist-for-veterinarians>
* Paramyxovirus (PPMV1) in Pigeons: Disinfection Guidelines for Pigeon
Owners<http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/pigeon-virus/disinfection-guidelines-for-pigeon-owners>
National Pests & Disease Outbreak website:
http://www.outbreak.gov.au/pests_diseases/pests_diseases_animals/avian-paramyxovirus/index.html
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