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11/04/2002 11:39 916-933- <br /> DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAMS,Governor <br /> STATE OF CAUFORNtA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 i PE�Ej�jE <br /> (916) 654-0881 phone <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile ' NOV 04 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 BY: <br /> TO_ ALL GOVERNTENT AGENCIES <br /> SUBJECT: CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS ON COMMERCIAL-POULTRY <br /> FACILITIES <br /> le <br /> We are conducting an emergency response ton n outbreak of Souhem California We hhaic ve identified <br /> (END), currently limited to°back yard poase <br /> ultry' t <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, as well as, ongoing <br /> investigations in San Bernardino County. , <br /> It is critical that we take every precaution to keep this virus out of commercial poultry in <br /> Califomia. Since we do not know yet the full extent of this outbreak,on w mia c ere stin ! <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine inspections <br /> spe <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering an easily spread untilthe f rthersnotice. <br /> Movement of people and contaminated materials c <br /> If access to a commercial poultry facility is absolutely necessary during this interim time <br /> period, please ensure that strict biosecuntY procedures are followed. Our staff is <br /> available to sestet if needed. <br /> Thank you for your cooperation with this request. if your agency is routinely visiting <br /> commercial facilities, we would appreciate you r contact information for further <br /> h e- California <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please send this informdress at g ation Forto tquest ons or <br /> State Veterinarian's general e contact he Task Force office at 0) 491-'1899 or my <br /> additional information, p <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www cdfa,ca�-oY• <br /> Sincerely, ��-�"r� o� ► <br /> Fall �H^ cao qY7 S <br /> Richard E. Sreitmeyer, DVM, MPVM .tI �, <br /> al q <br /> pt � <br /> State Veterinarian and Director C <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services <br /> � f14 '. <br /> RB:th <br />