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- 12/04/2002 11:39 916-93*5 <br /> DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAMS,Gavcmor <br /> STATE of cAUFOFtNtA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 ;CEIVED <br /> (916) 654-0881 phone <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile { NOV 04 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 f BY: <br /> TO_ ALL GOVERNTENT AGENCIES <br /> SUBJECT: CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS ON COMMERCIAL POULTRY <br /> FACILITIES <br /> We are conducting an emergency response to an outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease <br /> dentified <br /> (END), currently limited to"back yard poultry' v rsideSouthernunties, as well fornia- We h as, ' ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles and R�vers4de <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 /> California. Since we do not knew yet the full extent <br /> s f this outbreak,Califomia commercial <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine pe <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering se facilies easily spread untilthe f rthersnotice. <br /> els can <br /> Movement of people and contaminated mates <br /> if access to a commercial poultry facility is absolutely necessary during this interim time <br /> period, please ensure that strict biosecurity procedures are followed. Our staff is <br /> available to assist if needed. <br /> Thank you for your cooperation with this request. if your agency is routinely visiting <br /> commercial facilities, we would appreciate your contact, eormaU'onation to the®r further <br /> Califom a <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please or <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail addressask Force office a0®) 491at ggve cdfa-jqa-gq�v. For -1899orquestions <br /> additional information, please contact the <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www cdfa.ca•aov_. <br /> Sincerely, r,�-'`r pg ` <br /> 5355 <br /> Qosg��' P�oes�3'z3g3g_?,S <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM, MPVM �S <br /> State Veterinarian and Director r10 d � <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services e,sly <br /> RB:th <br />