Friday, December 2, 2011

Indonesia: #H5N1 Confirmed in Poultry Kerinci Regency #birdflu

December 2, 2011

Head of Animal Health (Keswan), Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Kerinci District, Aryan said, if the chicken carcasses disposed of carelessly, as well as the spread of disease.
"Chickens are dying to be burned and buried in the right way. Do not let the chicken carcass is dumped into the river, because it can infect other chickens along the river," said Aryan to the Tribune, Friday (2 / 12).

He also asked people not to consume chicken that has been ill, let alone coming from areas that have been tested positive for bird flu.

"Traffic spread of cattle will also be monitored. Livestock or egg production derived from bird flu affected areas, should not be circulated out. If that happens, as well as the spread of disease," he said.

"Has there been outbreaks of bird flu infecting humans?
"Until now there is no information of bird flu virus found in humans. But if there are residents who have a virus, immediately went to the clinic," he explained.
If tested positive for bird flu, the health center can immediately refer the patient to the hospital.

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