1. ByWanze Enyi Nwosu, DVM (A.B.U.) 2. The Disease 3. AetiologyType A Influenza Virus belonging to the family Orthomyxoviridae.characterized by haemagglutinin(HA) and neuraminidase (N) antigens occurring on the surface of the virus 4. EpidemiologySource, transmission, distribution, incidence 5. Mode of transmission Aerosol inhalation Contact with infected birds fomites 6. Clinical Signs Sudden death Acute decline in egg production Respiratory signs Nervous signs 7. Pathology 8. Path contd...Anaemic, cyanoticcomb Healthy comb 9. Ecchymotic discolouration ofshanks and feetOthers are:TracheitisPulmonaryoedemaAirsacculitis 10. Treatment Theoretically possible to stay viral effect withantiviral agents, however, this is against thecurrent standard practice 11. Prevention and ControlPrevention Control Biosecurity measures Institution of perimeter Stamping out Clean up +disinfection Payment ofcompensation Sensitizationcampaigns Disease surveillance 12. Avian influenza in manRespiratory signs, fever, death 13. Avian Influenza in Nigeria1st diagnosed Tue 10 Jan 06and confirmed Wed 08 Feb06 in Kaduna StateOutbreak recorded inNsugbe, Anambra State onSat 06 Oct 071 human case reported on17th Feb 2007 in Lagos StatePublic panic engendered bymedia hysteriaPotential for new globalcycle in Nigeria-------viaHadejia-Nguru wetland inYobe State 14. Thank you for listening