Indonesia - Bekasi, West Java ::: Hundreds of chickens die of bird flu

[Gert van der Hoek]

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Bekasi, West Java ::: Hundreds of chickens die of bird flu

Posted by Ida on October 25, 2011

Babelan ? A total 425 chickens in Babelan, a northern area in Bekasi regency, died of bird flu H5N1 virus. H5N1 infection was confirmed by laboratory test.

A chicken farmer experienced his chickens suddenly died started in mid of October. It was continuing until 375 of his and 50 of neighbors? chickens had died.

Livestock Service of Bekasi controlled the situation by burning the dead chickens.

Further inspection by Health Service showed no signs of infection observed among farmers whose chickens tested positive H5N1.



Source: Indonesia local newspaper, Radar Bekasi. http://www.radar-bekasi.com/?p=14683

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Indonesia - Bekasi, West Java ::: Hundreds of chickens die of bird flu

Source: http://us.en.vivanews.com/news/read/258987-chickens-die-of-h5n1-in-indonesia-bekasi

Chickens Die of H5N1 in Indonesia Bekasi
"Every day, there were dead chickens"
Rabu, 26 Oktober 2011, 15:42 WIB
Nur Farida Ahniar
(VIVAnews/Tri Saputro)


VIVAnews ? The outbreak of H5N1 virus (bird flu) is now threatening Bekasi, an industrial area situated on the outskirts of Jakarta. A total of 425 chickens belonging to a resident in Ujungharapan village, RT 1 / 4, Bahagia, Babelan District, Bekasi Regency died out of a sudden.

Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Marine Affairs Service (DPPK) Bekasi stated the cattle was found bird flu virus positive. To avoid human casualties, the government burned the whole chicken carcasses...