RIFT VALLEY FEVER, OVINE - SOUTH AFRICA (02):

Rift Valley Fever as a biological weapon; http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/intro/bio_riftvalleyfever-att.htm

Read more; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Whitecoat

VACCINATION POLICY,
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: Mon 24 Jan 2011
Source: Knysna Plett Herald via ShowMe [summarised, edited]



The Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Services has reported a case of
Rift Valley fever [RVF] in the Great Brak River area. This is the 1st
report of this disease for 2011 and the 1st occurrence of the disease
since the large outbreak that occurred last year [2010]. Last year, 26
people and in excess of 8 500 animals, died from this disease.

The South African Veterinary Services is very concerned about a return
of the disease during the rainy season of 2011. The widespread
rainfall experienced during January 2011 could even trigger a further
occurrence of this disease. Farmers are strongly advised to ensure
that their animals are vaccinated and to be on the lookout for signs
of the disease.

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[The recommendation to vaccinate is contrary to the "no vaccination"
policy indicated in South Africa's recent immediate notification on
RVF to the OIE (archived 20110119.0224). One or other of the 2
policies deserves to be officially confirmed. - Mod.AS]

[see also:
Rift Valley fever, ovine - South Africa: (WC) OIE 20110119.0224
2010
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Rift Valley fever, animal - South Africa (02): control strategy 20100606.1886
Rift Valley fever, animal - Namibia: OIE 20100514.1577
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (18): WHO 20100513.1557
Rift valley fever, animal - South Africa: OIE 20100512.1548
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (15): WHO 20100505.1459
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (09): multi-province 20100407.1119
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (07): WHO 20100331.1016
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (06): (WC) 20100330.1006
Rift Valley fever - South Africa (03): (FS, EC, NC, GT, MP) 20100321.0902
Rift Valley fever, sheep - South Africa: (FS) OIE 20100225.0622]
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