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11/04/2002 11:39 916-9355 DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAMS,Gavetna <br /> STATE of cAUFORNIA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 l EIVE <br /> (916) 654-0881 phone <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile I NOV 04 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 BY: <br /> TO. ALL GOVERNTMENT AGENCIES <br /> SUBJECT: CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL POULTRY <br /> FACILITIES <br /> We are conducting an emergency response to an outbreak ofExoticExoticWe ca have idestle isease <br /> (END), currently limited to"back yard ultry In Southern Callf <br /> fied <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 /> sk. we are California. Since we do not know yet the full a�enf this br California commercial <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering <br /> read the1END�virusnotice. <br /> Movement of people and contaminatedmaterials can easily sp <br /> If access to a commercial poultry facility is absolutely necessary during this interim time <br /> period, please ensure that strict biosecuhtY 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 hisan ormaU•onntct ato theion oCalifom a <br /> r further <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please send For <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at cavetCc 90§.Q@ DO 4911 estop s or <br /> additional information, please contact the Task Force office at ( ) <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www cctfa.ca.9ov. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> _ _ c <br /> ��. ~E �6�� F ;� .-/ '`5355 <br /> CIO G`° <br /> Richard E. Breltmeyer, DVM, MP �4 �� y� r <br /> State Veterinarian and Director co gyp` �I- -" f <br /> ax x G <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Servicesa <br /> ei ,v ''�` <br /> phoP <br /> RB:th <br />