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11/04/2002 11:39 916-933 DAVID GOLDENBERG PAGE 01/01 <br /> GRAY DAVIS.GOVWW <br /> STATE of cAUFORNIA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-1 14 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 T 9 CEIVE <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 /> (END), currently limited to"back yard poultry' in Southern California- We have identified <br /> geles and Riverside Counties, as well as, ongoing <br /> positive premises in Los An <br /> investigations in San Bernardino County. <br /> It is criticsl that we take every precaution,to keep <br /> ts virus out of commercial poultry in <br /> of this outbreak, we are requesting <br /> California. Since we do not know yet the full extent <br /> that all government agencies conducting routine thepectfacsiti n California <br /> corn erccel <br /> poultry premises immediately cease entering the END virus. <br /> Movement of people and contaminated materials can easily spread <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 <br /> contact <br /> informattion ion the®r further <br /> Califom a <br /> communication regarding the outbreak. Please For <br /> State Veterinarian's general e-mail address at <br /> at 00) 491- oror <br /> additional information, please contact a Task Force <br /> office at the number above. Additionally, information regarding END is available on the <br /> internet at www.cd a.ca.aov. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> a�� ; °� �,/d`" fir• <br /> ote yca. 115 <br /> v"7 <br /> 'POS <br /> °st , Ltz�aa P� �,z39 <br /> DVM33_7vs <br /> Richard E. Breitmeyer, <br /> State Veterinarian and Director <br /> Animal Health and Food Safety Services p�^e s it, <br /> RB:th <br />