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I <br /> 11/04/2002 11:39 916-91055 DAVID GOLDENBEfo PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAVIS,Gaverrwr <br /> STATE of cAUFORNIA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 'CEIVED <br /> (91 e) 654-0881 phone i �'-`'� <br /> (916) 653-4249 facsimile NOV A4 2002 <br /> October 14, 2002 BY: <br /> TO: ALL GOVERNTMENT 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 /> (END), currently limited to "back yard poultry" in Southern Califomia. We have identified <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 /> California. Since we do not know yet the full extent of this outbreak, we are requesting <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine inspections on California commercial <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering these facilities until further notice. <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 contact information for further <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please send this information to the California <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at cavet0.cdfa.ca.qov. For questions or <br /> additional information, please contact the Task Force office at (800) 491-1899 or my <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www.cdfa•ca�. .o_v. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> - pm9e <br /> r,•-'-' r/ 7 f6,17 <br /> 5.5 <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, DVM, MPVM <br /> State Veterinarian and Director , G <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services <br /> J <br /> RB:th <br />