Rosselkhoznadzor does not exclude the possibility of bird flu in Russia

10.04.2009 14:13

MOSCOW, April 10. / PRIME-TASS /. Rosselkhoznadzor does not exclude the possibility of bird flu in Russia. The statement was made today at a press conference, Deputy Head of Россельхознадзора Nikolai Vlasov.

He acknowledged, ITAR-TASS that "the possible drifts of avian influenza on the territory of the Russian Federation." Among the regions that may be subject to such dangers, N. Vlasov called Altai Territory, particularly the western part, Novosibirsk Region, south of Tyumen. Also, avian flu may appear at the poultry farms and households, the central part of Russia. "Beginning in November may be the problem in Dagestan, Rostov region," - added N. Vlasov.

Recognizing the danger of bird flu, Nikolai Vlasov, however, assured: "It's not expected, because people on the ground ready." Deputy Россельхознадзора sure of high qualifications and ability to act on the situation of specialists related to the control of poultry, veterinarians in the field.

The most common cases of bird flu found in South-East Asia, equatorial Africa, Indonesia. The infection is dangerous because it can become infected individuals. In this case, registered a high mortality rate - up to 50 percent. Now observed in different countries and 500 human cases of avian flu, almost half of them died.