13.04.2009
On the territory of the Altai region, where there is a threat of carrying avian influenza virus has started a large-scale vaccination of domestic animals. Now specialists encourage adult ducks, geese and chickens. In early May, vaccinations will be delivered to young chicks. Total plans to provide 1 million 311 thousand / poultry, told ITAR-TASS reported today in the management of Россельхознадзора in Altai Krai.
Vaccination is carried out in 38 areas of the province. "Through the Altai Territory are migratory routes of wild birds from Asia, where the main foci of the spread of the virus. Flying birds will begin shortly. - Told a correspondent. Itar-Tass gosinspektor Altai administration Россельхознадзора Sergei Zamiralov. - All poultry in the province are working in a closed mode. There is a review of all birds, delivery of which takes place from abroad. "
On the possibility of the emergence of avian influenza in Russia on Friday, said deputy head Nikolai Vlasov Россельхознадзора. Among the regions, which may be subjected to such dangers, 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 Vlasov.
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%. Now observed in different countries and 500 human cases of avian flu, almost half of them died.
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