June 17, 2010 18:47
Tove facing an outbreak of avian influenza
Tove facing an outbreak of avian influenza. At one of the lakes in the republic found 85 birds that died from the virus, the press service of the republican government.
Service vetnadzora Tuva identified in birds on the lake Uvs Nuur RNA of influenza A virus known as avian. June 17 epizootic situation in reservoirs discussed in the government of the republic of Tuva. A decision on the allocation of funds from the reserves of the Republic of measures of localizing the disease. Funds are needed for the synthesis of anti detachment.
Disposal of carcasses of wild birds killed by avian flu started on the lake Uvs Nuur, from 16 June. So far found only 85 dead birds from infection. Carcasses piled in pits and burned. After the destruction of the pit will be backfilled, enclosed by barbed wire and equipped with warning signs.
In addition to the Uvs-Noor, experts vetnadzora spent monitoring lakes Andaygyn and White, located in different parts of the country. Laboratory analysis of biological samples showed that the flu here yet spread.
Avian influenza is registered in Tuva second time. For the first time his flare observed in 2006 on the same lake Uvs Nuur, located on the border with Mongolia. Then the disease struck around 4 thousand wild birds, mostly ducks, but epizootia specialists prevented, explained in the press-service.
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