Dozens of chickens died suddenly in Jember

Dozens of chickens died suddenly in Jember
Monday, 31 October 2011 22:49

 Jember - Dozens of chickens died suddenly in the village of Shiloh, Shiloh District, Jember, East Java. According to Head Silo Eko Heru Sunarso, deaths due to bird flu virus. It was known after it reported a case of chickens died suddenly to the DVO Jember.

"There are 76 chickens that died suddenly. Initially 12 tail and then increased until the total to 76 birds. Mr. Kades melaporakn to me, then we take steps to report it to the Department of Animal Husbandry, was bird flu. Thank God, no human casualties. Chicken was burnt and hamlet sprayed with disinfectant. "
Heru added, coincided with the discovery of chickens died suddenly, five local villagers also got the flu. But so far, was diagnosed just a common cold. But the Public Health Service Jember still taking nose and throat mucus fifth person to ascertain whether they were exposed to bird flu virus or not.