February 10, 2009
Seputar Indonesia, 11 February 2009
Government isolates villages in Barru
Barru – Regional government Barru isolated six villages to prevent bird flu spreading. People are suggested not to consume poultry product such as meat and eggs for temporary.
Those six villages are Desa Lawallu,Kecamatan Soppeng Riaja; Desa Lipukasi and Mareto, Kecamatan Tanete Rilau; Desa Kota Barru, Kecamatan Kota Barru; Desa Binuang, Kecamatan Balusu; dan Desa Bojo, Kecamatan Mattirotasi. This statement made following confirmation of bird flu infection to dead chickens found these days. Latest bird flu attacks are reported at Desa Binuang,Kecamatan Balusu,and some location at Desa Bojo,Kecamatan Mattirotasi. Previously AI virus found to kill hundred of birds at Desa Lawallu, Desa Lipukasi, Mareto, dan Desa Kota Barru. Government officials are also planning to do sweeping to animal transport around border of Barru-Makassar.
Meanwhile, Agriculture, Forestry, Marine and Fishery Service of Pare-pare officials investigate traditional markets which may involved in poultry distribution from Barru to other area. Unit of officers is also placed at Pare-pare – Barru border area for further investigation.
Source: Indonesia TV news and newspaper, Seputar Indonesia http://www.seputar-indonesia.com/edisicetak/content/view/212513/37/
http://www.seputar-indonesia.com/edisicetak/content/view/212509/37/
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