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11/04/2002 11:39 916- 55 <br /> DAVID GOLDENB% PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAVIS.G <br /> STATE OF cAUFORNIA meow <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 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 It " in S de Countiesm�s well as,n Califoa. We he 'ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles n Ravers <br /> investigations in San Bernardino County. <br /> it is critical that we take every precaution` o keep this virus out of commercial poultry in <br /> California. Since we do not know yet the full exten�s f thisoutbreak,iiforn�a �commercial <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine pe <br /> poultry premises immediately ceasenten Is can easily spread the'END�v rusnotice. <br /> Movement of people and contaminatedmate <br /> if access to a commercial poultry facility is absolutely necessary during this interim time <br /> period, please ensure that strict biosecudtY 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 information for further <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please send <br /> this information torthe <br /> q California <br /> ns or <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at ca g00 491quest or my <br /> additional information, please conte the Task Force office at ( ) <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> intemet at www cdfa.ca.yov. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> -- pgge <br /> `r <br /> yw <br /> to � 1155 <br /> S <br /> Ar <br /> 00 itll# <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM, P �oy _9 <br /> State Veterinarian and Director apt. k� I,_r Fax ��► <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Servicesprose Q,,�Jr..- <br /> RB:th <br />