Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Korea warns possible outbreaks of avian influenza in the spring

1/15/13
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Food on Tuesday (15/1) to know, the more likely avian influenza can re broke out in Korea in the spring of this year. According to test migratory birds birds such as chickens, ducks, poultry exposure were found 4 times compared to the same time last year. inspect poultry farms and markets traditional authorities recorded 47 case carriers translated as "exposed" last year, an increase of nearly 12 times higher than in 2011. however, does not detect the avian influenza virus is highly contagious and lethal to 75% faster. Yet However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Food, warned by the migratory birds visit the country in March and April comes from Indonesia and Australia, where outbreaks of avian influenza infection in October and December 11 last year. To prevent and control the spread of avian flu, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Food announced it will operate the alarm system, enhancing communication and raising awareness of health disinfection for both poultry and humans. Upon the measures to control avian influenza in May 2011, Korea so far has not found any cases.

http://world.kbs.co.kr/vietnamese/news/news_Ec_detail.htm?No=21999 

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