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  • Indonesia: H5N1 in ducks in So. Kalimantan

    Source: http://www.radarbanjarmasin.co.id/be...-8-daerah.html

    Flu Burung Itik Meluas ke 8 Daerah
    Jumat, 28 Maret 2014 - 00:47:38

    Google translation:
    Bird Flu Spreads to 8 Regional Ducks
    Friday, March 28, 2014 - 00:47:38


    Banjarbaru - South Kalimantan Provincial Livestock ensure eight counties and cities tested positive for bird flu virus in ducks . Recent data indicate that the distribution of the virus has expanded from the previous five to eight districts and city districts .

    Head of the Animal Husbandry Department Civil Sabrie South Kalimantan revealed , the bird flu virus in ducks was first spread in five districts namely Tabalong , Hulu Sungai Utara, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Selatan, and Tanah Laut. The latest , also known Tapin positive for bird flu in ducks .
    " Then the last report and Gambut also mentioned Banjarbaru positive bird flu , " said Sabrie to Radar Banjarmasin in his office , Thursday ( 27/3 ) .

    Sabrie explained that accompanied Tris Fadianto Head of Animal Health and Animal Disease Prevention Armiyati Kasi , the increase in area affected does not mean a new case . Newly infected areas as Tapin , Banjar , and in fact has long Banjarbaru occurred duck deaths in large numbers . However, new laboratory results diriis and call March 24 Tapin and Banjar positive for bird flu . While Banjarbaru tested positive on March 26 yesterday .

    " Banjarbaru and Banjar we find the sample in the market so it is not death at the breeder , " he explained .

    Samples positive for bird flu in ducks found in the Market Banjarbaru Kemuning . While in Banjar Gambut samples found in the market . Bird flu found in two markets by Sabrie prove that transportation be one source of transmission .

    " So we expect the role of the merchant , so that cages are routinely sprayed . Transportation carrier shall also be sprayed on a regular basis , "he said.

    With the outbreak of the eight counties and cities , which means that only the remaining five counties and cities are still safe from the deadly virus . The fifth Balangan , Banjarmasin , Barito Kuala , Tanah Bumbu and Kotabaru .

    Related death rate ducks , Sabrie explained , the current number of dead reached 22,700 ducks tail . In early March, the death toll reached 21 thousand new duck tail .

    " Actually, in the last 1 week no more deaths in large numbers , the rest of the tail two to five are dead , it's just the rest of the plague at the site , " he said .

    Former head of livestock services Kotabaru district is added , with the duck samples were found positive on the market , it appealed to the farmers and traders to be more selective in choosing ducks are marketed . If the ducks are sick should be immediately slaughtered and buried or destroyed by fire . It is economically harmful but are very effective at inhibiting the spread of the virus.

    " I hope the merchants and ranchers also routinely spray disinfectant , otherwise could have washed down with soapy water , it is also very effective , " he said .

    Regarding prevention forward , Sabrie and ranks counties and cities committed to free Kalsel of bird flu virus in 2016 . In the Ministry of Agriculture is expected to be declared Kalsel as bird flu -free area once again as the region girded before bird flu in ducks subsided .
    " The more important the role of the public , agencies can not just spray and destroy the diseased cattle , " he said . ( bag / yn / bin )
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