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11/04/2002 11:39 916-93 DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAMS,GOVWW <br /> STATE OF CALIFORNIA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1224 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814F CEIV D <br /> (916) 654-0881 phone <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile j NOV 04 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 I BY: <br /> TO: ALL GOVERNTENT AGENCIES <br /> SUBJECT: CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS ON COMMERCIAL POULTRY <br /> FACILITIES <br /> We are conducting an emergency response ton Soouthherrnn Califom➢a. We ic Newcastle <br /> identified <br /> (END), currently limited to'back yard pouase <br /> ltry 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 precaution,to keep this virus out of commercial poultry in <br /> California. Since we do not know yet the full extent of this outbreak, <br /> we are requesting <br /> that all government agencies conducting routineinspections <br /> hepectionse tit n California <br /> further commercial <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering <br /> Movement of people and contaminated materials can easily spread the END virus. <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 his information to the Californiantact information for further <br /> regarding the outbreak. Please <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at cavefa- . a00 4g'questions morr <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 cdfa,ca..9_0Y. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> cIr <br /> Aoke <br /> ���� .5355 <br /> p05'• ♦L ala � ��.-� <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM,, 1YIP�V IV1 z®� ^ + <br /> State Veterinarian and Director <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services <br /> 1113-th <br />