Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

[sharon sanders]

Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks




# 4540



Whenever we hear of large die-offs of birds, particularly in Asia, we immediately think of H5N1.

But we?ve seen bird die-offs in various parts of the world that turned out to be due to something other than bird flu. While suspicious, this incident may have been caused by environmental toxins or even deliberate poisoning.

Since bird flu is a possibility, we?ll obviously watch with interest for any laboratory test results that come out of this.

This report from the Bangkok Post.

Thousands of storks die, bird flu cause debated

• Published: 2/05/2010 at 02:11 AM

Thousands of openbill storks in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya's Phak Hai district have died, with avian influenza thought to be a possible cause.

BIRDS IN HAND: A farmer shows carcasses of two openbill storks among thousands which have died in Ayutthaya?s Phak Hai district. Residents fear bird flu is the cause of the deaths. PHOTO: SUNTHORN PONGPAO
A vast wasteland in tambon Khok Chang of Ayutthaya is home to tens of thousands of Asian openbill storks (nok pakhang). It is one of the largest flocks of birds in Ayutthaya.

A few days ago thousands of Asian openbill storks died without apparent cause.

Residents are worried the flock might have been infected with the bird flu virus as Phak Hai district was one of many areas nationwide reported with the virus outbreak last year.

They want authorities to investigate why the birds have died.

``Bird carcasses lie scattered over the wasteland and the canal bank nearby, sending out a bad smell all over the place,'' Vichien Puanglamjiak, a local farmer said.

Phak Hai district chief Rewat Prasong has warned residents to stay away from the area.

Health experts and veterinarians will collect samples from the carcasses to determine the cause of the birds' death, he said.

Rewat said the birds might have eaten some kind of toxic aquatic animal or they might have been poisoned by farmers who raised fish which were eaten by the birds.

In his view, the bird flu virus was unlikely to be the cause of the deaths, as it usually spreads in the early winter season, not in the summer.

However, it was not being ruled out in the investigation, said the district chief.
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[Sally Furniss]

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The date 1 May 2553 at 14:42:44 PM Matichon online.

Thousands of dead birds normally open bill ibis field ผักไผ่ nasty people around the dreaded bird flu outbreak.

Journalists reported that on May 1 by villagers Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Told that many thousands of open bill ibis birds into the area normally Tung Hai Senior 3-4 Khok Chang wild fallow fields on central canal pork, some fish. And the island is the normal sleep and live chicken eggs hatch open bill ibis flock of birds. A large multi-thousand. Is the largest bird colony in the early Ayutthaya. And the area had outbreaks of bird flu before.


Key Mr.Vichien Lamchiak farmers Khok Chang said the 2-3 days of island living open bill ibis birds start falling from the trees down to die a lot. Without knowing why. Every day more dead birds have many And carcasses of birds seen clearly outstanding. Putrid full area Villagers also preoccupied with fears that bird flu bird is dead. Want the government to check.


And Mr. Hai said sheriff Rewat wish to ask the security to the people in those areas. And will deliver health district to district and cattle quickly to check the samples of the remains of dead birds for analysis the actual cause of death. That causes any tangible

http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detail.php?newsid=1272699793&grpid=02&catid=00

 

[Sally Furniss]

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05/01/2553.

Many open bill ibis birds living in the middle of the field Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Death by unknown causes. We suspect that the villagers were poisoned bored Or avian flu.


Villagers of Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Open bill ibis birds take to verify many Killed by the unknown Khok Klang Thung Chang. Abandoned on the wild fish, pork canal track and field m 3 Moo 4, Chang, A. Kok Hai, which points to the usual residence and the expanded Union. The thousands of open bill ibis bird. And the area was a bird flu outbreak in the area before.



Key Mr.Vichien Lamchiak farmers Khok Chang said on forest fallow farm pond, canal and a normal island thousands of birds live on the 2-3 days of island living open bill ibis birds start falling from the trees down. Many died. The villagers do not know why. Today, the dead birds and many more. And carcasses of birds seen clearly outstanding. Putrid full forest fallow. And birds along the canal rotten mummified riverbank and the field started to eye and smell around. That people are preoccupied with fears that bird flu is bird die area A. Hai was a bird flu outbreak in the area previously. Open bill ibis and birds came to the island at this point live all year round because the area A. Hai farm pond and canal, many foods rich The villagers also want the government to check. Because birds die every day increased.



Mr. Hai said sheriff Rewat wish to ask security to let people in the region. And will deliver health district and cattle district. To review urgently. To collect samples of the remains of dead birds for laboratory analysis to the actual cause of death. That causes any tangible



But the basic belief that the birds mouth. It may go far to eat fish or shellfish at Bored with medication to kill the shellfish. And toxicity of drugs still pending in the shell When birds eat shellfish it into death. Or perhaps because of a nearby fish pond. And birds may be illegal to catch fish to eat. Medication may fall as well, bored.



Regarding the bird flu. It would not be abandoned to investigate. But hope is not bird flu. Ta as normal influenza outbreak started in late winter rain. No outbreaks in the summer. It also asked people not to fall or farmers handling with bare hands. If the birds died of stomach Na. Farmer wearing a mouth mask and gloves before you pick bird carcasses. Then be burned or landfills.

http://www.krobkruakao.com/kkn/?a=news&s=detail&news_id=19006

 

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Old birds startled farmer capital raised open bill ibis colony fear death caused by bird flu outbreak singing exam express state.

On May 1 journalist was informed by the villagers of Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya open bill ibis birds that are normally thousands of the dead field in Moo 3, Tambon Khok Chang and Moo 4, which is. Forest fallow rice fields on central canal, some fish, pork. The area that is typically based on open bill ibis birds and spawning the thousands. Also was a bird flu outbreak areas.

Key Mr.Vichien Lamchiak farmers Khok Chang said the 2-3 days of island living open bill ibis birds start falling from the trees down to die. Without knowing why. And birds also die a lot more. Smelly bad throughout the area. Villagers fear that may be caused by the outbreak of bird flu. Therefore request the government to check.
The purpose of Mr. Rawat said sheriff Hai has asked state health officials sent district and cattle district. To review urgently. To collect samples of dead birds remains the source of the actual examination. That causes any แน่. But initially believed to be open bill ibis bird to eat fish or shellfish are tired of the drug. And the residue is toxic. When birds eat it to death. Personally believe that it is not likely to avian influenza. It is normal influenza outbreak. Late summer to early winter rain. No outbreaks this summer.

However, asking people not catch bird carcasses with bare hands. Should wear gloves and mask before Then be burned or landfills.

http://www.dailynews.co.th/newstartpage/index.cfm?page=content&categoryId=561&contentId=63230

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Dead storks in Egypt, 2008

http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2008/12/egyptian_bird_deaths.html

800 dead storks in Assam , 2008

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal...al-for-800-dead-storks-in-assam_10098288.html

Could be a virus or or a toxic like mercury in combination with diminished condition during the migration.

 

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Ayutthaya May 2 - at 11.00 am today (May 2) Mr. Charlie hundred Chaiyaporn Chief wildlife health management. National Park. Wildlife and plants with that head straight SubLt Weerasak Wong Region Hunting Wat Pai Lom Department said indoor city park Jintakanon Livestock Ayutthaya. And stakeholders.

To check the field Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Miles of roads Mok - Hai 500 meters were normally more than 300 bird carcasses are quickly burning the. And spraying disinfectant around the area to prevent bird flu.

As well as birds sampled to determine the cause of death identification. Introduction to expect these birds may be after eating insecticide production in paddy fields at Farmers use pesticides. Or a kind of epidemic. And as you notice symptoms of other birds. Symptoms do not indicate that the avian flu. Because if bird contact. Tilt the neck symptoms and hasten blood The carcasses of these birds birds died several days ago, however, must wait for the clear identification. Expect no more than three days and now know of no report that any area is unusual bird mortality .- Thai News Agency.

http://www.dailynews.co.th/newstartpage/index.cfm?page=content&categoryID=561&contentID=63242

 

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Ayutthaya - store remains open bill ibis bird identification.

05/02/2553.

National Park officers. And the Department of Livestock to keep open bill ibis bird carcasses destroyed by unknown causes of death in many areas the infection with A. Hai to verify that the bird flu or not.



National Parks and Wildlife officers plants and more than 60 officials from the Department of Livestock said travel by car into the median area of water, fish, pork Lam Rang Area 3 and 4, M. A. Kok Chang Hai, Ayutthaya. To examine and collect samples at open bill ibis birds die without knowing why. Found throughout the length of the staff to review open bill ibis bird carcasses found dead Fully all the way The staff has kept black bag open bill ibis bird carcasses to be burnt and buried included. By the authorities to check this disease can wear protective clothing. With the disinfectant spray equipment. And bag carrion Duty to keep open bill ibis bird carcasses. And care must be taken. Because the area is an area that had outbreaks of bird flu previously.



The staff is divided into three sets spread open bill ibis bird carcasses collected many of the dead under the tree center field that can store nearly 1,000 bird carcasses and certain death for about 2-3 days just to die of some new other officers collected information is open bill ibis bird that died in the laboratory examination. To determine the cause of death real. The expected time for at least a week to be the result.



Mr. Rewat wish sheriff Hai said that the samples both birds and bird mortality and sent to operations test the second part is the Department of Livestock first set and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Flora a set for examination for the cause of death true that from animal watering with chemicals or pesticides residues. Or caused by avian influenza. But the area was down. Cause of death probably comes from eating fish containing chemical or pesticide residues by A. Hai area of each lot of rice. And earlier shells rampant problem. And brown planthopper problem rampant. Farmers and increase the dose of chemicals to eliminate pests from rice And chemical and pesticide residues into the aquatic animals When birds eat it die. But issues that people fear the bird flu is not censoring. And the proof would have to wait for next



That Wong has the SubLt Weerasak. Area Hunting Wat Pai Lom's. Believe that death can come from toxic residues in Aquatic birds to eat. Not likely to be influenza. Because the bird flu epidemic disease on temperature is not high. Or in the winter in Thailand. And never appear to be avian influenza outbreak in the summer. This temperature range even up to 40 degrees in the heat this size. Disease outbreaks can not be. Because eggs covered disease due to thermal decomposition. And heat will kill bacteria. But if the winter coat fever disease germs to protect it. During the past winter, officials came open bill ibis bird survey samples in A. Hai gone. The audit did not find the spread of avian influenza infection as well.

However the death of many birds of this open bill ibis. Staff agencies are concerned that If it were true influenza strains of bacteria developed resistance to conditions. Thailand's climate is difficult to sterilize But the past officials have not thought that far reached.

http://www.krobkruakao.com/kkn/?a=news&s=detail&news_id=19022

 

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Frightened bird flu epidemic back again. After open bill ibis birds flock to the island large living area is a lot of dead fall. Sheriff know about sending accelerate health. District and cattle to check Expected to open bill ibis birds may eat fish or shellfish that are boring to medicate. Is dead too.

On May 1 journalist was informed by the villagers of Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya.

Thousands of birds that open bill ibis himself fully in the space field and Moo 4 Moo 3, Tambon Khok Chang, a forest fallow rice fields on central canal, some fish, pork. These are the usual island living and sleeping baby bird's eggs hatch open bill ibis thousands a large crowd. And an area of bird flu outbreaks before.

Key Mr.Vichien Lamchiak farmers ต. Khok Chang. Said that when 2-3 days of island living open bill ibis birds start falling from the trees down many dead. Without knowing why.

And birds also have an additional death. Smelly bad around the area. Villagers fear that bird flu will be open bill ibis bird Because Su area. Hai. Former areas of bird flu outbreaks before. Therefore urge the government to check with

The purpose of Mr. Rawat sheriff Hai. Announced that it has asked people not to go in those areas.

Will deliver health district. And cattle district. To review urgently. To collect samples of dead birds remains the source of the actual examination. That causes any แน่. But initially believed to be the open bill ibis birds eat fish. Or shellfish that are boring to medicate. And toxicity of the residual poison on birds to eat shell fish are dead. Personally believe that it is not bird flu. Because normal bird flu outbreak at the end of the rainy season to early winter. No outbreaks in the summer.

However, people do not ask. Handling birds with bare hands. If the birds died of stomach Na. Farmer wearing a mouth mask and gloves before take bird carcasses. Then be burned or landfills.

http://tnews.teenee.com/crime/50057.html

 

[Giuseppe]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

UNDIAGNOSED DEATHS, AVIAN - THAILAND: (PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA) OPENBILL STORK, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (ProMedMail.org, May 2, 2010, extract, edited)

[Source: ProMedMail.org, full text (LINK). Extract, edited.]

Archive Number 20100502.1431
Published Date 02-MAY-2010
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, avian - Thailand: (PN) openbill stork, RFI

UNDIAGNOSED DEATHS, AVIAN - THAILAND: (PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA) OPENBILL STORK, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: Sun 2 May 2010
Source: The Bangkok Post [edited] <http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/176556/>


Thousands of openbill storks in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya's Phak Hai district have died, with avian influenza thought to be a possible cause.

A vast wasteland in tambon Khok Chang of Ayutthaya is home to tens of thousands of Asian openbill storks [_Anastomus oscitans_, Order Ciconiiformes, Family Ciconiidae. Picture at <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anastomus_oscitans2.JPG>. -Mod.AS]. It is one of the largest flocks of birds in Ayutthaya.

A few days ago, thousands of Asian openbill storks died without apparent cause.

Residents are worried the flock might have been infected with the bird flu virus, as Phak Hai district was one of many areas nationwide reported with the virus outbreak last year [2009]. They want authorities to investigate why the birds have died.

"Bird carcasses lie scattered over the wasteland and the canal bank nearby, sending out a bad smell all over the place," Vichien Puanglamjiak, a local farmer said.

Phak Hai district chief Rewat Prasong has warned residents to stay away from the area.

Health experts and veterinarians will collect samples from the carcasses to determine the cause of the birds' death, he said.

Mr Rewat said the birds might have eaten some kind of toxic aquatic animal or they might have been poisoned by farmers who raised fish which were eaten by the birds.

In his view, the bird flu virus was unlikely to be the cause of the deaths, as it usually spreads in the early winter season, not in the summer. However, it was not being ruled out in the investigation, said the district chief.

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ProMED-mail Rapporteur Mary Marshall

[Information on the results of field and laboratory investigations of the described event will be appreciated. In 2004, HPAI H5N1 virus was reportedly found in 2 out of 15 sampled Asian open-bill storks in Thailand (see 20041214.3303). - Mod.AS]

[The tone of this report is of "thousands" dying in a short period of time, which is odd. We have had HPAI long enough in this region to expect a measure of background immunity and to ask: "Why now?" My first take on this, even if the numbers are more in the range of hundreds, is that I would first suspect an intoxication or poisoning. - Mod.MHJ]

[The weather should be investigated. Birds are very sensitive to temperature and weather changes. It can cause disorientation and for some birds who are migrating birds, when fat stores are lost, they can easily deplete their energy stores in a storm and die from exhaustion.

A thorough necropsy will tell us more about the condition of the birds and the possible cause of death. It would be unlikely for this many birds to be affected by avian influenza all at once.

However, if the carcasses are not picked up quickly, then botulism can form in the carcasses. As the maggots move in they consume the carcasses and other birds may eat the maggots, and thus become poisoned by botulism. - Mod.TG]

[see also:
2004
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Avian influenza - Eastern Asia (145): Thailand, birds 20041214.3303]
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[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

With the staff สธ. Hai Krungkao monitoring patients in the area. If patients were suspected to hospital immediately paid drugs.

The case of open bill ibis birds found dead as the thousands. Moo Moo in areas 3 and 4, A. Kok Chang Hai, Ayutthaya in 2-3 days now awaiting results of laboratory confirmed infection of the Department of Livestock.

Progress on this today (May 3) by the Ministry of Health said Jurin icon Wisit Minister of Public Health. Interview that has instructed the Department of Disease Control, avian influenza surveillance in humans with. Close and continuous. And instructed the Provincial Health Office, Ayutthaya Monitoring patients in the area. If found in patients with symptoms suspicious network. Hospital asked to provide antiretroviral Min Ta-O cells Veer immediately. And collect sample body fluids for examination and verification laboratory. This is to prevent loss of life of patients. And control of disease immediately.

The MD. PRIME Chit ราชิ ต that the Permanent Secretary for Health, said a statement on the Public Health Office. Accelerate the release to the public in the area. Phak Hai defense. Whether open bill ibis birds would die for any reason. To prevent infection. By the Health Officer Khok Chang is with the leaders in the area of health volunteers. Tap the door to remind people aware avian influenza. If patients were flu-like symptoms. Especially those exposed to poultry carcasses. Ask to see a doctor immediately to the hospital quick. Because the situation around the world have found bird flu continues in both people and poultry in recent Cambodian Ministry of Health reported. Have the flu, a 27 year old man in the province on the east side of Phnom Penh. Died in mid-April 2553, Thailand will not even see patients four years ago, despite not neglect Because bacteria have a chance to come back another outbreak. Must emphasize the prevention and surveillance. The only area where the sick birds died abnormal

http://www.dailynews.co.th/newstartpage/index.cfm?page=content&categoryID=420&contentID=63593

 

[Farmer]

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ProMED puts current situation in historical perspective.

Still awaiting the cause of the current deaths.


Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 17:50:02 -0400 (EDT)
From: ProMED-mail <promed@promed.isid.harvard.edu>
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, avian - Thailand (02): stork H5N1 background

UNDIAGNOSED DEATHS, AVIAN - THAILAND (02): STORK H5N1 BACKGROUND
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[The storks in this area have been afflicted with H5N1 before, in
2004 and 2005. - Mod.MHJ]

[1]
Date: Week of Mon 9 Feb 2004
Source: Pacific Disaster Management Information Network (PDMIN), The
Bangkok Post (14 Feb 2004) report
<http://www.who.int/disasters/repo/12113.pdf>


Thailand: storks, leopard reportedly had avian virus in Thai zoo
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Test results showed 3 migratory Asian openbill storks that died in
Nakhon Sawan had the H5N1 sub-type of avian flu, but authorities said
it was unlikely they had carried this virulent strain from abroad.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Praphat Panyachartrak also
said a clouded leopard at Khao Khiew Zoo in Chon Buri was confirmed
to have died of bird flu, while a white tiger also caught the disease
but is recovering and now under close surveillance.

"A study is needed to find if the storks caught the disease from
chickens," Mr Praphat said on Thursday [12 Feb 2004], insisting his
ministry would not order mass culling of this bird species without
sound scientific proof that the storks were carriers of the disease.

Hundreds of openbill storks have died at Bung Boraphet swamp in
Nakhon Sawan and Bangkok's Lat Krabang district, where poultry
infected with bird flu were found. An official said the mass death of
storks in Lat Krabang had prompted the Agriculture Ministry to demand
that up to 20 000 migratory openbill storks be killed.

Samples of the storks living at Phut Khao bird park in Lat Krabang
and at Wang Nam Priew in Chachoengsao province were collected by
environment officials on Wednesday [11 Feb 2004] for testing.

Mr Praphat suspected some of the storks could have been exposed to
avian flu in Thailand after their arrival late last year [2003]. He
said it was unlikely the storks were carriers of the H5N1 variant
because they all came from Bangladesh, where there have been no
reports about the H5N1 strain so far. "We'd better tell Bangladesh to
keep a close watch on the birds on their return," he said. The storks
are expected to start their journey again in May [2004].

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[2]
Date: Mon 16 Feb 2004
Source: The Nation [edited]
<http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2004/02/17/latest%20news/Hundreds-of-storks-have-died-of-bird-flu-93732.html>


Hundreds of storks at 2 bird sanctuaries outside Bangkok have died of
the bird flu that has struck Asia's poultry farms, but there are no
plans to destroy the wildlife in the area, officials said Tuesday [10
Feb 2004].

Some 500 openbill storks were found dead in Lat Krabang district and
300 birds had died at the Bueng Boraphet wetland in Nakhon Sawan
province since 27 Jan 2004, said Minister of Natural Resources and
Environment Prapat Panyachatraksa on Tuesday [10 Feb 2004].

Laboratory tests found 30 percent to 40 percent of the dead storks,
which are migratory birds, were infected with bird flu virus, he said.

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[3]
Date: Wed 18 Feb 2004
Source: The Nation [edited]
<http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2004/02/18/national/Dusit-Zoo-may-reopen-this-week-says-Prapat-93773.html>


Dusit Zoo might be reopened this week [week of 18 Feb 2004] if lab
checks find no fresh outbreak of bird flu among the crows that use
the zoo for nesting, Natural Resources and Environment Minister
Prapat Panyachatraksa said yesterday [17 Feb 2004]. "The zoo has been
shut down for over 20 days, causing hardship for animals and humans
alike," he said.

Prapat warned against hasty reaction to the spread of bird flu among
wild and migrating birds, saying the situation had not spiralled out
of control as feared. "None of the pigeons that fly over Bangkok's
skies have been found to be infected with bird flu," he said.

The country's largest lake, Bung Boraphet in Nakhon Sawan, was
declared under quarantine on Monday [16 Feb 2004] after 17 out of
more than 10 000 migrating openbill storks died from the virus, he
said. Migrating storks in the Wat Pailom sanctuary in Pathum Thani
have not been infected with the deadly virus, although a few in a
separate flock at Bangkok's Lat Krabang district have been. Livestock
officials have been conducting daily checks on bird sanctuaries and
have found about 30 percent of dead bird carcasses could be
attributed to bird flu.

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[4]
Date: Sat 5 Feb 2005
Source: China Economic Net, Xinhua News Agency report [edited]
<http://en.ce.cn/World/Asia-Pacific/200502/05/t20050205_3045122.shtml>


Hundreds of wild birds have died of avian influenza in the central
province of Nakhon Sawan of Thailand in a little over 2 weeks, the
Wildlife Conservation Division disclosed.

Director Chawal Thalhikorn was quoted by the Thai News Agency as
saying Saturday [5 Feb 2005] that his organization had been
monitoring the bird flu situation among wild birds closely. He said
between 18 Jan and 3 Feb [2005], almost 500 openbill storks had been
found dead at the Boraphet reservoir, Thailand's largest freshwater
swamp. Officials had burned the carcasses and sprayed disinfectant to
prevent the spread of disease.

In other control efforts, the director said more than 6800 birds from
80 species in 7 provinces had been tested for the deadly H5N1 strain
of the virus. The result of the tests will be disclosed soon.

However, he said testing by other agencies had found the bird flu
virus in 11 samples collected from 4 central provinces, including
Sukhothai, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, and Chachoengsao.

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[This would suggest that this is an ongoing problem that fell below
the radar for a few years, and returned with excited headlines of
"thousands" of deaths. However I can find no ProMED reports on
openbill storks in Thailand in 2004 and 2005. Under the circumstances
I think we can accept Dr Praphat's original statement that these
migratory storks got infected when they arrived in Thailand. -
Mod.MHJ]

[see also:
Undiagnosed deaths, avian - Thailand: (PN) openbill stork, RFI 20100502.1431
And 133 postings on avian influenza in Thailand, back to 5 Jan 2004]
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[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Although the epidemic situation of avian influenza in poultry. Virus strain H5N1. The situation is still untrustworthy. During this outbreak is not found. And no reports of disease in 2-3 years, but Thailand must clearly be worried about the situation, the spread of avian flu again.

Once the report was "open bill ibis birds, the island living in the trees, fall, thousands of the dead" without knowing the cause of Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Resulted in local people "uneasy fear" crisis of "bird flu" return "Resurrection" in Thailand again It seems to be an important indicator of bird flu. The epidemic may come back again.

But the death of open bill ibis birds in Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. It seems not the first open bill ibis birds have gathered in the area killed. Because the area is open bill ibis habitat of many birds. Prior to this open bill ibis birds have died as many Categories 7 and 8, A. Yai Hai, Ayutthaya. But once the results of pathological diagnosis of bird carcass dissection. The identification of bacteria Wittaya. "No bacterial pathogens, the identification of toxicology and biochemistry. "Not toxic, but it leaves a small parasite found in the intestinal wall and tablet blister on the kidney.

Prasert said Preecha complete. Director General of Livestock, said after the report sent officials of the Animal Quarantine Department of Livestock Development Ayutthaya. And Mon. Suphan Buri And related agencies said more than 60 pathogen protective clothing with disinfectant spray equipment. Carcasses and bag to perform open bill ibis bird carcasses collected more than 1,000 who died immediately from these data that the area is a habitat of more than 10,000 open bill ibis birds also served as a major source of the outbreak of bird flu and another with

The data showed that in those areas are death of many birds on a regular basis. Especially during the dry season, the food shortage that affects the body weakness of birds. Because the parasite exists. So the death might be attributed to the parasitic infection is most In the case of laboratories have examined disease And not the cause of avian influenza. Does not affect the community in terms of disease outbreaks. But the environment may affect their living birds. Parasite species are specific to only certain types of poultry.

However, the proof would have to wait again. To determine the cause of death real. It is expected that the use of at least a week to take note of analyzing the true cause of death from eating fish containing chemical Or pesticide residues. Or caused by avian influenza. But to many areas of the department has analyzed the cause of death probably comes from eating fish containing chemical or pesticide residue. A. Hai area, especially the rice. The planthopper problem of rampant tears. And shells rampant problem. Enable farmers increase dosage of chemical pesticides and chemicals from rice pesticide residues in these fish may be. But bird flu is not gonna happen Eedpraeden ซะ quite.

Mr. Preecha also revealed that The nature of the outbreak of bird flu. Pathogen bird flu outbreak in the temperature is not high. Or in the winter. And never appear to be avian influenza outbreak in the summer. The temperature range is higher than 40 degrees disease outbreaks can not be. Mortality of birds in this open bill ibis. Staff agencies are concerned that if the bird flu actually. Is equal to the issue of prevention or treatment because if bird flu caused by real It was developed strains of bacteria resistant to weather conditions in Thailand. The authorities still can not find a way preventable. Guidelines for prevention of epidemic situation of avian influenza ago. Livestock Department has yank measures and carefully concentrated in several areas to the common cold Birds return to haunt Thai again.

Over the past years to enjoin Bureau of Animal Disease Prevention and Control (Consumer Protection Board) to build surveillance if influenza situation closely. Since realized that even today you can control the spread of disease. Bird flu, but it should not be trusted. Because now, Thailand has reduced the temperature weather conditions may cause weakness poultry. Decreased immunity. If there is no ongoing surveillance system and no control Appropriate disease prevention. May suffer from various easy.

Mr. Preecha also disclosed that the Department of Livestock Development has accelerated prevention strategy plan. Edit prepare for avian influenza issues. And the spread of flu To keep up with the situation of avian influenza. The situation is still untrustworthy. Focusing on behavior modification of individual rearing poultry such as chickens indigenous people. Farmer gamecock And raising ducks chase field at high risk to change his party to reduce risk as well as preparation for farming demonstration of raising native chicken in district at four farms across the country totaled 3,548 in order to use as a source of learning and culture. Poultry is a major epidemic prevention and disease-free and also provides a group of network members regularly farms totaling 30 persons per 106,440 people around the country. In order to understand farmers raising poultry for Biosecurity and the members truly expand our knowledge on a particular area that he lived close to.

The aggressive surveillance of X-ray across the country once a year or two of poultry movement control strictly But because the virus can develop themselves to become stronger or native species especially chicken raising an individual will leave the living naturally. Therefore the risk of outbreaks of avian influenza.

Veterinary net forgiven Mr. Sang, Director of the Bureau of Animal Disease Prevention and Control (Consumer Protection Board) said that the Department of Livestock has very strict measures to prevent the spread of fever. Bird flu in Thailand Currently, Thailand bird flu-free 490 days ago to prevent the spread of bird flu from neighboring countries into Thailand and Consumer Protection Board has requested assistance from the provincial governor every province. Provinces, especially the area of contact with neighboring countries. City and birds that are immigrants living on the more stringent control measures. And prevent avian influenza. If it's dead wrong sick poultry. Avian flu is suspected to carry disease control as soon as possible. With carcass samples sent to investigate and determine the cause of disease and report on. Urgent disease reporting system next

The people I wanted to see if birds or animals that die die ผิดสังเกต ผิดสังเกต. May be caused by many disease epidemics. Including avian influenza, with Or may be due to other causes. C phone to see who let officers check the source immediately.

If you live in Bangkok. To report at the district office. Department of Livestock or call 0-2653-4401 the country to notify the municipal officers or officials livestock Keep the animal remains put into plastic bags. Strap bag tightly. Animal carcasses can not be caught with bare hands. Should wear rubber gloves.

All other key cooperation measures. To help stem spread of bird flu that many people are afraid of one another.

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Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Open bill ibis birds found dead in Ayutthaya is not bird flu.



Thursday, 06 May 2553
Department of Livestock Apr 6 - Check the open bill ibis bird carcasses than 1,000 dead in the area A. Hai, Ayutthaya. No bird flu. Department of Livestock expected. The reason may come from toxic pesticides. Which removed the brown planthopper in rice fields.

Prasert said Preecha complete. General Department of Livestock said that the collection remains open bill ibis birds checked in laboratory No H5N1 virus or bird flu. But also detect causes many birds to die. The initial expectation that it may have been caused by pesticide poisoning. The farmers then use the brown planthopper removed widely. Inspectorate poultry diseases have reviewed the characteristics of birds found dead. Most of the juvenile And detect multiple parasites in birds. The resistance to disease and less toxic.

General Department of Livestock Development Involves monitoring the bird flu this year. The random nature birds from time to time by the continuous map. There is no indication of infection. And has ordered the nationwide release Provincial livestock to the public and poultry farmers. If you find sick or dead poultry unusual unknown. Immediately notify authorities Livestock Livestock Volunteer Osom. Kamnan Elder SAO immediate area. To prevent animal disease outbreak to be. - Thai News Agency. :tiphat:http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_...sionid=3c3052bb26b9dc472a6776a3a7b2b491ea3eTR

 

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Thailand: Investigating Thousands Of Dead Storks - H5N1?

Examination of dead birds normally open bill ibis bird flu can not find the old city.

May 7, 2553 at 14:40 pm

DLD test results reveal Room Operation preliminary case open bill ibis birds died many Ayutthaya was not the flu.

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Mr. Wittaya skin bright, Ayutthaya governor said cases of bird remains open bill ibis Who died in the area Khok Chang, A. Hai, Ayutthaya. Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Department Initially, no confirmation of avian influenza that people fear But it is possible that many birds die in the open bill ibis was probably caused by two main reasons to eat shellfish open bill ibis bird cherry living in rice field and pond. This is the same with use of pesticides pesticides lot of the time.

The other reason is that in the stomach of a bird detection of three species of parasites Chaunocephalus ferox, Echinoparyphium recurvatun Echinoparyphium oscitansi and the last is possible that the canal track fish pork. Current water levels low May have three types of worms and then mixed in the open bill ibis birds living naturally. Then eat the worms into the three types with

The pathogenesis of cases detected. Chaunocephalus ferox, Echinoparyphium recurvatun Echinoparyphium oscitansi and open bill ibis birds in many Asking local people not to worry about parasites such as vegetables and fish in the canal area, aircraft track pork, fish consumption was also normal, but people will Must be cooked before eating it safe from parasites such as

We wish Mr. Rewat Hai sheriff said that even preliminary findings of Livestock Clinic will not find that open bill ibis bird flu bird flu infection die, but the district will continue to monitor the peace of mind of all parties. We will have to wait for the formal identification of the National Park. Wildlife and Flora at the Laboratory of Mahidol University. One of the other agencies that the exact cause bird die from an official. Which causes the animals to eat worms or water containing chemical residue, if, if the two agencies have proved out the match. I will announce again

Mr. Wichian chain Lamchiak farmers Khok Chang, A. Hai, said that feel comfortable in one's death was not open bill ibis birds caused by avian influenza, but the impact occurred in the area during that. application to open bill ibis bird carcasses. Check that there are many cases, such as crop farms gamecock Nok Khao crop farms and farm quail In the area can not be sold, so I want the government to confirm that the region does not come out. Bird flu outbreak is to create confidence for the commercial poultry farms in the community.

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