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Manado Tribune - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 18:50 AM
TOMOHON - Government Tomohon urged all elements of society in this area not to hesitate and be afraid of consuming poultry, especially chickens. Because, until now there has not been detected in Tomohon bird flu (H5N1 virus) that infect birds and humans as it does in other areas."On the negative Tomohon bird flu, so people do not be afraid of consuming poultry such as chickens. Because, all in good health and suitable for consumption," said Jemmy Matindas, Head of Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Tomohon, Tuesday (13 / 9).Although bird flu has not been attacked, according to government Matindas remain on alert for a virus that did not make this scary and endemic in Tomohon. How, by alerting timn to monitor the traffic of poultry. "Anticipation of bird flu has been done by forming four teams to monitor the traffic of poultry. Three teams deployed location in and out like Kinilow, Tara-tara and Lahendong, while one other team to monitor the poultry sold in the markets," he said.
He said the team is equipped with a veterinarian who examined poultry immediately so that we can be sure of safety. "But, if the public aware of any symptoms that resemble bird flu, is expected to immediately report to be handled properly to avoid deployment," said Matindas.
Another precaution is added Matindas by spraying disinfectant in the area with a potentially growing pandemic, especially in the farms owned by residents. "Vaccines against avian breeding residents also we will do, because stocknya available," he said.
Anticipation is also not only done against bird flu, but also from the threat of rabies. In September to December 2011, Distanak prepare a vaccine to about 3,500 dogs in Tomohon. "The vaccine could be for five thousand dogs if needed to prevent rabies. So to try to tie the dog pets, do not just simply removed, so as not to potentially harm others by bite," said Matindas.