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DAVID GOLDENBERI' <br /> PAGE 01/01 <br /> 11/04/2002 11:39 916-9 055 <br /> GRAYOAVIS,Governor <br /> S•rATE of cA UFORNIA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 ;� -FD <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 <br /> (916) 654-08s1 phone INOV n 2002 <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile <br /> October 14, 2002 8Y: <br /> TO_ ALL GOVERNTMENT AGENCIES <br /> SUBJECT: CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS ON COMMERCIAL POULTRY <br /> FACILITIES <br /> are conducting an emergency response to an outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease <br /> We " in South California. We have identified <br /> (END), currently limited to"back yard poultry as well as, ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, <br /> investigations in San Bernardino County.- ,, <br /> it is critical that we take every preca,ution,to keep this virus out of commercial poultry` ng <br /> Caiifomia. Since we do not know yet the routin e inspectionsf toneCaliforniaecommercial <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine <br /> poultry P <br /> remises immediately cease entering these facilities until <br /> snottce. <br /> Movement of people and contaminated materials can easily <br /> to a commercial poultry facility is absolutely necessary during this interim time <br /> if accessprocedures are followed. Our staff is <br /> period, please ensure that strict biosecurity <br /> available to assist if needed• <br /> If your agency is routinely visiting <br /> Thank you for your cooperation with this request. <br /> further <br /> ation <br /> commercial facilities, we would appreciate your $ ® <br /> information to the California <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please sen <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at cavetCc� fficeat°(800) 4911 899®®$mY <br /> or <br /> Sta please contact the Task Force o <br /> additional information, <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www Cdfa.ca. ov. <br /> Sincerely, 115 <br /> S <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM, MPVM �0 1/�^ <br /> A' + <br /> �. ti✓ yL-� Fax y <br /> State Veterinarian and Director cp. p d <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services <br /> RB:th <br />