Laserfiche WebLink
11/04/2002 11:39 91 —9331IW5 <br /> DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GrtAY DDAMS,Govcmor, <br /> STATE bF cAUFORNiA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 .,CEIVED <br /> (916) 6540881 phone <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile NOV toM 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 /> We have identified <br /> (END), currently limited to"back yard poultry"Riverside <br /> Cmo untieSout , a well as, ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles and Riverside <br /> investigations in San Bernardino County. <br /> it is critical that we take every, precaution to keep this virus ouwe are requesting <br /> t of commercial poultry in <br /> California. Since we do not know yet the full extent of thi ons on California commercial all government agencies conducting routine inspe <br /> poultry premises immediately cease enteringcth se a ilitie d untilthe f rthe rsnotice. <br /> Movement of people and contaminated materials Y <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 information for furthe12 <br /> r ' <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please send this information tortq he Cali ns or <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at cave �® 491-'1899 or my <br /> additional information, please contact the Task Ford office at ( ) <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www cdfa.ca.aov. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> r C10� f S f Q n �'I r. <br /> �rL���%�" �• t d` /J �.�. Y '(8�� � �G �wd�� -5 355 <br /> l v �aXN°�E of r-c • CA c'•o q-l_ <br /> DVM MPVM <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, y <br /> State Veterinarian and Director <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services ?%Ole <br /> RB:th <br />