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11/04/2002 11:39 916-933- 055 <br /> DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAVIS,GMEMM' <br /> STATE of CAUFORN1A <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 ! N O V 04 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 <br /> TO: ALL GOVERNT ENT 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 poultry" v RiverSoutside <br /> � n ,California- welhaas,ve 'ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los Angeles and Revers4de <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, earrnia commercrequestiial <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine inspections <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering <br /> is can easily spread thetEND�vierusnotire. <br /> Movement of people and contaminated mate <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 /> on with this request. If your agency is routinely visiting <br /> Thank you for your operati <br /> commercial facilities, we would appreciate yoceund contact, Iformation to the®Californa <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please For <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address Task Force office aat 00) 491-1899®or MY <br /> additional information, please contact the <br /> information regarding END is available on the <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, <br /> internet at www cdfa•c�.oav- <br /> Sincerely, <br /> to $ <br /> QOSgt�/��1 <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM, MPVM a <br /> �® ! y —q <br /> State Veterinarian and Director �._v <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services Qh�pe*,,e)v <br /> RB:th <br />