Thursday, July 28, 2011
Hendra horse death takes toll to 15
BY LEMA SAMANDAR
29 Jul, 2011 04:00 AM
More people are being tested for the Hendra virus after the rapidly spreading infection claimed a fifth horse in NSW, taking the national toll to 15.
The horse died at a property near Mullumbimby on the NSW North Coast, the Department of Primary Industries confirmed yesterday. Four other horses along with three cats and two dogs on the property will be assessed on the quarantined property.
A NSW health spokesman said three people had been exposed to the virus in the most recent incident.
''Despite the negligible exposure, the three people are having blood tests,'' he said. ''Fifteen [other] people previously identified as having potential contacts to the previous infected horses in NSW are now past the incubation period.
''Six people from this group have had precautionary blood tests to check for unrecognised infection.''
However, he said none of the individuals had developed any symptoms associated with the virus, which typically develop between five and 16 days after their contact with an infectious horse.
In the latest fatality in NSW, the state's Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said the horse was not noticeably ill on Saturday but was found dead in the paddock on Sunday morning.
A swab was taken from the dead horse and sent to a lab, which confirmed the presence of the virus on Wednesday night.
''It is likely that flying foxes in fig trees were again the source of infection,'' Mr Roth said.
Indonesia has temporarily banned the import of horses from Australia due to the outbreak. Malaysia has also banned Australian horses.
Newman stands by Hendra bats stance
Updated: 09:44, Friday July 29, 2011
Queensland's Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman says science is yet to prove whether moving on bats will spread Hendra virus.
The bat-borne virus has killed 15 horses in Queensland and NSW since June 20 and has jumped species for the first time, infecting a dog.
Mr Newman and Premier Anna Bligh are at loggerheads on how to manage colonies of flying foxes in areas where Hendra has been confirmed.
The LNP leader wants to use smoke bombs and choppers to evict urban bat colonies and then chop down the trees they roost in.
But Ms Bligh said scientists have repeatedly warned that causing stress to bats by moving them on or trying to cull them will help spread the virus because they would start excreting more.
Ms Bligh invited Mr Newman to a briefing on Thursday with the state's chief veterinary officer, the chief medical officer and the head of Bio-Security Queensland to turn his opinion around.
A spokesperson for Mr Newman said the meeting was inconclusive.
'The experts indicated clearly that they didn't know if moving bats and/or stressing them would increase the risk of Hendra,' the spokesperson said in a statement.
Following the meeting, a spokesperson for chief medical officer Jeannette Young told AAP that although they don't know with '100 per cent certainty ... there is evidence that stress can lead directly to increases in Hendra virus infection and shedding'.
Ms Bligh said the issue was so serious it should not be used for political point-scoring.
'I'm very disappointed to see my opponent making comments that are nothing short of shooting from the hip,' she told reporters on Thursday.
Despite Ms Bligh's warnings regarding moving colonies, councils and land holders can still apply for government permits to chase out problem bats using smoke machines, lights and foghorns.
Extended three-year permits were announced on Saturday, if councils show they're also taking steps to ensure problem colonies don't move back in.
Ms Bligh said authorities measured a number of factors when deciding whether to issue the permits on a case-by-case basis.
'If, for example, they were in a location that might contaminate water supply, then the public interest in moving them may well outweigh some of the other concerns about moving them,' she said.
'Every time they get an application they weigh the risks against the benefits.
'Obviously the risks in relation to the current outbreak of Hendra virus have escalated and that would lift that as a risk factor in their consideration.'
Australian Veterinary Association president Barry Smyth said it was clear bat colonies were already under stress, resulting in a much higher incidence of Hendra in bat populations.
'We do know it's three to six times what we've measured in the past,' Dr Smyth told AAP.
'The higher level of the virus increases the infective pressure in the environment, and that's probably at least in part the cause of the number of cases we're seeing at the moment, and also the geographic spread.
'There is some sort of stressing situation going on already in the bat population and any additional stress is likely to make the situation worse.'
But Dr Smyth stopped short of calling for a moratorium on move-on permits, saying cases had to be assessed individually.
Queensland's Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman says science is yet to prove whether moving on bats will spread Hendra virus.
The bat-borne virus has killed 15 horses in Queensland and NSW since June 20 and has jumped species for the first time, infecting a dog.
Mr Newman and Premier Anna Bligh are at loggerheads on how to manage colonies of flying foxes in areas where Hendra has been confirmed.
The LNP leader wants to use smoke bombs and choppers to evict urban bat colonies and then chop down the trees they roost in.
But Ms Bligh said scientists have repeatedly warned that causing stress to bats by moving them on or trying to cull them will help spread the virus because they would start excreting more.
Ms Bligh invited Mr Newman to a briefing on Thursday with the state's chief veterinary officer, the chief medical officer and the head of Bio-Security Queensland to turn his opinion around.
A spokesperson for Mr Newman said the meeting was inconclusive.
'The experts indicated clearly that they didn't know if moving bats and/or stressing them would increase the risk of Hendra,' the spokesperson said in a statement.
Following the meeting, a spokesperson for chief medical officer Jeannette Young told AAP that although they don't know with '100 per cent certainty ... there is evidence that stress can lead directly to increases in Hendra virus infection and shedding'.
Ms Bligh said the issue was so serious it should not be used for political point-scoring.
'I'm very disappointed to see my opponent making comments that are nothing short of shooting from the hip,' she told reporters on Thursday.
Despite Ms Bligh's warnings regarding moving colonies, councils and land holders can still apply for government permits to chase out problem bats using smoke machines, lights and foghorns.
Extended three-year permits were announced on Saturday, if councils show they're also taking steps to ensure problem colonies don't move back in.
Ms Bligh said authorities measured a number of factors when deciding whether to issue the permits on a case-by-case basis.
'If, for example, they were in a location that might contaminate water supply, then the public interest in moving them may well outweigh some of the other concerns about moving them,' she said.
'Every time they get an application they weigh the risks against the benefits.
'Obviously the risks in relation to the current outbreak of Hendra virus have escalated and that would lift that as a risk factor in their consideration.'
Australian Veterinary Association president Barry Smyth said it was clear bat colonies were already under stress, resulting in a much higher incidence of Hendra in bat populations.
'We do know it's three to six times what we've measured in the past,' Dr Smyth told AAP.
'The higher level of the virus increases the infective pressure in the environment, and that's probably at least in part the cause of the number of cases we're seeing at the moment, and also the geographic spread.
'There is some sort of stressing situation going on already in the bat population and any additional stress is likely to make the situation worse.'
But Dr Smyth stopped short of calling for a moratorium on move-on permits, saying cases had to be assessed individually.
Hendra outbreak a rain-spawned 'aberration'
TONY MOORE
27 Jul, 2011 11:48 AM
Record-breaking rain over summer has left flying foxes undernourished, with weakened immune systems and a higher amount of Hendra virus in their bodies.
Biosecurity Queensland principal veterinary epidemiologist Hume Field, who played a key role in identifying fruit bats as the natural host of the Hendra virus, said he believed the rain was the reason for the increase in virus cases in 2011.
Dr Field said it was likely the spike in Hendra virus cases this year was a change in flowering patterns of trees since the heavy rainfall from November 2010 to February 2011.
"There is indications that the extensive rainfall last year has disrupted flowering this year, the trees are putting their growth into leaves, rather than flowering," he said.
"That is causing flying foxes to range far and wide in small groups trying to find food.
"That then has the the potential to impact on their immune system to fight off the infection and is likely that the infection in flying foxes is higher this year than in previous years."
Dr Field said the lack of proper food impacted the size of flying fox populations.
"What we are seeing this year is very fragmented flying fox populations, flying foxes that are undernourished," he said.
Dr Hume suspected 2011 was "an aberration", but said studies over time would have to be completed.
However, he ruled out culling as a short-term solution that was "doomed to failure".
"I think culling is not an option," Dr Field said.
"Firstly, flying foxes are not sedentary, they are nomadic, they are a migratory species.
"To suggest a local cull to remove animals from a particular area is doomed to failure because other animals will simply migrate into the space that is left if you like."
Dr Field said the only way culling could be effective was to remove the entire population of flying foxes from Australia.
"Apart from being ethically unacceptable, it would have major biodiversity impacts and unknown impacts," he said.
"So I would seriously suggest that it is not an option."
Dr Hume said the best source of protection was increasing research and by property owners being safe around sick horses and bat populations.
Queensland's chief health officer Jeannette Young said there were 64 people under observation with "low or negligible" symptoms after coming into contact with Hendra virus.
27 Jul, 2011 11:48 AM
Record-breaking rain over summer has left flying foxes undernourished, with weakened immune systems and a higher amount of Hendra virus in their bodies.
Biosecurity Queensland principal veterinary epidemiologist Hume Field, who played a key role in identifying fruit bats as the natural host of the Hendra virus, said he believed the rain was the reason for the increase in virus cases in 2011.
Dr Field said it was likely the spike in Hendra virus cases this year was a change in flowering patterns of trees since the heavy rainfall from November 2010 to February 2011.
"There is indications that the extensive rainfall last year has disrupted flowering this year, the trees are putting their growth into leaves, rather than flowering," he said.
"That is causing flying foxes to range far and wide in small groups trying to find food.
"That then has the the potential to impact on their immune system to fight off the infection and is likely that the infection in flying foxes is higher this year than in previous years."
Dr Field said the lack of proper food impacted the size of flying fox populations.
"What we are seeing this year is very fragmented flying fox populations, flying foxes that are undernourished," he said.
Dr Hume suspected 2011 was "an aberration", but said studies over time would have to be completed.
However, he ruled out culling as a short-term solution that was "doomed to failure".
"I think culling is not an option," Dr Field said.
"Firstly, flying foxes are not sedentary, they are nomadic, they are a migratory species.
"To suggest a local cull to remove animals from a particular area is doomed to failure because other animals will simply migrate into the space that is left if you like."
Dr Field said the only way culling could be effective was to remove the entire population of flying foxes from Australia.
"Apart from being ethically unacceptable, it would have major biodiversity impacts and unknown impacts," he said.
"So I would seriously suggest that it is not an option."
Dr Hume said the best source of protection was increasing research and by property owners being safe around sick horses and bat populations.
Queensland's chief health officer Jeannette Young said there were 64 people under observation with "low or negligible" symptoms after coming into contact with Hendra virus.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Hendra Virus Confirmed in Dog
The Australian hendra virus outbreak took an unexpected turn yesterday (July 26) when a dog on one of the hendra-affected properties in southern Queensland tested positive for the virus. This is the first time the disease has been noted outside a laboratory in a species other than a horse, human, or flying fox, according to a report from the Australian news website ABC.
The report indicates that the dog belongs to the owner of several horses that tested positive for hendra virus. Although the dog produced two negative hendra tests, a different type of test conducted at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory confirmed the dog had antibodies for the disease.
Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, Queensland's chief veterinary officer, relayed in the article that the antibodies mean the dog has been exposed to the virus, but is not showing any outward signs of illness. He also noted that there is "minimal risk" of the affected dog infecting humans.
A total of 14 horses have died or been euthanized as a result of hendra virus outbreak in Australia since late June. This year the disease has been confirmed in the westernmost and southernmost points it has ever been identified.
Hendra virus (which has killed at least 40 horses since its discovery) has been known to yield numerous clinical signs in horses including respiratory distress, frothy nasal discharge, elevated body temperature (above 40°C, or 104°F), and elevated heart rate; however, authorities caution that hendra infection does not have specific signs.
Scientists believe the virus is transmitted to horses from flying foxes, a type of fruit bat that frequents Australia, but the exact method of transmission remains unclear.
The zoonotic disease is transmissible to humans and has killed four people since it was first discovered in 1994, including an equine veterinarian who contracted the virus after treating an affected foal in 2009.
Taiwan-Bird flu virus detected in poultry farms CDC: No one has been infected
Jiang Ling Yu
At 00:34 on July 28, 2011
Taiwan after the winter, be on guard against "high" pathogenic avian influenza virus. (Figure / Data Center) correspondent Jiang Yu Ling / Taipei
In recent years, the bird flu virus detected in poultry farms incident, the CDC pointed out that once notified, the start control and closely track those of poultry and related personnel, health, collecting respiratory specimens were poultry inspection To date, there was no health exception and the case of a virus infection.
Detected in domestic poultry farms in succession this year, H5N2 and H7N3 and other avian influenza viruses, to be international is still frequent sporadic cases of human influenza H5N1, of avian influenza pandemic risk still persists, in order to enhance the overall prevention of domestic security, the CDC called for livestock-related employees on implementation should enhance personal health protective, active vaccination H5N1 influenza vaccine.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) released data from the 1992 global human H5N1 influenza has so far accumulated 562 cases of confirmed cases, including 329 deaths, mortality rate of nearly 60%; today (100) there are cases in the country came to Indonesia, Egypt, Cambodia and Bangladesh.
As part of animal bird flu, according to the World Animal Organization (OIE) statistics, so far this year 13 countries / regions notification 375 from the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Vietnam Quang Tri H5N1 Alert in Poultry
| Promptly prevent bird flu Last updated: 07/26/2011 12:29:24 CH |
(QT) - Evolution's erratic weather this year made the animals resistant to disease reduction in animal growth, such as PRRS, from blood infections, paratyphoid in cattle. In particular, N5N1 bird flu occurs scattered in many localities in Quang Tri province, the epidemic shows the potential risk can be spread widely. |
On 25/6/2011, his family in rural Lake Chain Applications Que Du, Hai Que (Hai Lang) has 450 ducks bird flu, including 150 dead. 27 / 6 / 2011, bird flu spreads to Gio Linh district in the family Ta Van Dien Truc village States, Gio Quang as 160 dead, infected 70 others.
From 1 / 7 to 3/7/2011 avian influenza occurred in the family to Le Duc, Team 4, Shan Dong village, Thien Hai (Hai Lang) Bui and his family as the Hoa, Tay Thien village, Thien Hai (Hai Lang) with almost 800 children infected and die. And most recently, on 04/07/2011 translations have appeared in the flock of Mr. Tran Huu Pharmacology, clusters 7 and towns Gio Linh (Gio Linh).
Although, since the detection of disease so far, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to direct the Quang Tri provincial Veterinary Bureau and departments in the districts, towns, cities and positive social performance measures prevention services such as the Organization of the destruction of all poultry carriers; disinfection around the outbreak, the isolation of poultry farms around; prohibits the sale or transportation in the region service ... but the disease still occur scattered in six communes in the province of Vinh Linh, Gio Linh and Hai Lang.
It can be seen, changes in the disease situation is complicated, partly due to avian influenza virus persists in the environment during recent years in animal health has not been implemented the influenza vaccination in situation is monitored by the virus to mutate in notification of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. In addition, adverse weather conditions for abnormal decrease the resistance of poultry, the sale of movement of poultry and poultry products is also difficult to control the cause of the epidemic is not stamping success.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, from August to October is the period assigned weather season, the weather will be very complicated so be sure H5N1 avian influenza is very contagious and widespread outbreaks . Thus, to promptly quell the outbreak and prevent the spread, first of all need to strengthen inspection and monitoring, early detection of epidemics to implement remedial measures.
If detection of infected poultry or unexplained death should immediately apply measures for disposal of poultry, disinfection, surrounded the outbreak control and use other measures to prevent epidemic spread. Prohibited the processing and sale of poultry duck.
Currently, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Tri Province People's Committee has proposed to direct the Steering Committee on the prevention of animal diseases to strengthen supervision, organization of prevention and guiding related industries such as the Department of Health International, Department of Trade, provincial police to strengthen coordination Closely monitor the disease situation, a precaution not to spread to humans. Positive communication and mobilization to raise awareness of people in the prevention and actively cope with the disease.
Le Quang Anh, deputy director of Quang Tri Department of Animal Health said: "Although the outbreak was detected early, treatment time and the date 07/08/2011 after the destruction of over 2,000 organizations infected ducks in Gio Linh and Hai Lang has so far not discovered a new outbreak.
But by bringing new and pastures, many places water was contaminated with the people of the poultry of unknown origin, the origin so the management should now be very difficult risk outbreaks disease enormous wide. In addition to the management, on the authority of the consciousness raising of the household will contribute very important to control and reverse the epidemic. "
Monday, July 25, 2011
Recombinomics: Identical H5N1 Deletion In Indonesia Egypt and China
Recombinomics Commentary 15:00
July 25, 2011
James Cook University in Australia has recently released five HA H5N1 sequences from Indonesia (clade 2.1). All five had a 3 base pair deletion, S133del (H3 numbering), which exact matched 3 BP deletions described in Egypt (clade 2.2) and China (clade 7). Four of the sequences (A/chicken/Indonesia/Timika_10/2006, A/chicken/Indonesia/Tanggerang_10/2007, A/chicken/Indonesia/Sukabumi_3/2007, A/chicken/Indonesia/Sukabumi_10/2007) are virtually identical and are closely related to previously released sequences from Western Java (A/chicken/West Java/SMI-CSLK-EB/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/SMI-PAT/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/SMI-CSLK-EC/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/PWT-WIJ/2006), which did not have the deletion indicating the deletion was appended onto this background.
The fifth sequence, A/chicken/Indonesia/Tanggerang_1/2007, is distinct and maps to another branch, supporting acquisition by recombination., which is also supported by the acquisition of the same S133del on three distinct genetic backgrounds (clade 2.1, clade, 2.2, clade 7).
Recombination is also supported by additional markers in the four closely related Indonesia sequences, which have T321C. This marker is in the earlier West Java sequences, but is also in the Egyptian sequences with S133del (see list here), indicating it was an early acquisition in Egypt, and spread by clonal expansion. S133del on an Egyptian clade 2.2 background is associated with a receptor binding profile similar to seasonal H1N1. It is present in all public human H5N1 sequences since mid-2009, as well as the mild H5N1 in Egyptian toddlers in early 2009.
In addition, T500C (encoding I155T), is also in the four related Indonesian sequences, as well as the Egyptian sequences with S133del (see list here) strongly supporting homologous recombination between Egyptian and Indonesian sequences.
July 25, 2011
James Cook University in Australia has recently released five HA H5N1 sequences from Indonesia (clade 2.1). All five had a 3 base pair deletion, S133del (H3 numbering), which exact matched 3 BP deletions described in Egypt (clade 2.2) and China (clade 7). Four of the sequences (A/chicken/Indonesia/Timika_10/2006, A/chicken/Indonesia/Tanggerang_10/2007, A/chicken/Indonesia/Sukabumi_3/2007, A/chicken/Indonesia/Sukabumi_10/2007) are virtually identical and are closely related to previously released sequences from Western Java (A/chicken/West Java/SMI-CSLK-EB/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/SMI-PAT/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/SMI-CSLK-EC/2006, A/Chicken/West Java/PWT-WIJ/2006), which did not have the deletion indicating the deletion was appended onto this background.
The fifth sequence, A/chicken/Indonesia/Tanggerang_1/2007, is distinct and maps to another branch, supporting acquisition by recombination., which is also supported by the acquisition of the same S133del on three distinct genetic backgrounds (clade 2.1, clade, 2.2, clade 7).
Recombination is also supported by additional markers in the four closely related Indonesia sequences, which have T321C. This marker is in the earlier West Java sequences, but is also in the Egyptian sequences with S133del (see list here), indicating it was an early acquisition in Egypt, and spread by clonal expansion. S133del on an Egyptian clade 2.2 background is associated with a receptor binding profile similar to seasonal H1N1. It is present in all public human H5N1 sequences since mid-2009, as well as the mild H5N1 in Egyptian toddlers in early 2009.
In addition, T500C (encoding I155T), is also in the four related Indonesian sequences, as well as the Egyptian sequences with S133del (see list here) strongly supporting homologous recombination between Egyptian and Indonesian sequences.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Bird Flu, Chicken Dead Sidrap 184 171
Medan Tribune - Thursday, July 21, 2011 14:18
Tribun-MEDAN.com, Makassar - South Sulawesi Deputy Governor of reviewing a chicken farm in the village of Bulo, Sidrap District on Thursday (21/07/2011).
In this village found about six thousand chickens died of bird flu virus. Currently, mentioned bird flu outbreak has spread to the east the district who was allegedly Sidrap through the air.
In addition, Agus also mentioned reviewing mousetrap in the fields. Deliberately contrived this trap farmers who often feel the pests that attack the rice field rat in the region Watang Sidendreng.
Data obtained from the DVO Sidrap as reported by the Bureau of Public Relations and Protocol of South Sulawesi, said the cases of avian influenza that occurred in 11 districts as Sidrap District, from April-July 20, 2011.
As a result of bird flu as many as 184,171 who died suddenly tail, consisting of chicken eggs as many as 125,605 animals, 40,005 broiler tail, and free-range chicken as many as 18,561 birds.
While the assistance received for the handling of these cases as much as 2120 liters of disinfectant.
This assistance comes from the district as much as 650 liters, the Provincial Government (Provincial) of South Sulawesi through the state budget as much as 1350 liters, and PDSR (remaining stock owned by the FAO) as much as 120 liters.
"For the rapid test kits as many as 50 sets of the South Sulawesi Provincial Government, and the AI as much as 1 million vaccine doses as well as from the provincial government," said Head of Ranch South Sulawesi, Murtala Ali, who accompany Agus.
In the post-death, according to operating standards, together with local government agencies continue to conduct training to farmers in the area
Tribun-MEDAN.com, Makassar - South Sulawesi Deputy Governor of reviewing a chicken farm in the village of Bulo, Sidrap District on Thursday (21/07/2011).
In this village found about six thousand chickens died of bird flu virus. Currently, mentioned bird flu outbreak has spread to the east the district who was allegedly Sidrap through the air.
In addition, Agus also mentioned reviewing mousetrap in the fields. Deliberately contrived this trap farmers who often feel the pests that attack the rice field rat in the region Watang Sidendreng.
Data obtained from the DVO Sidrap as reported by the Bureau of Public Relations and Protocol of South Sulawesi, said the cases of avian influenza that occurred in 11 districts as Sidrap District, from April-July 20, 2011.
As a result of bird flu as many as 184,171 who died suddenly tail, consisting of chicken eggs as many as 125,605 animals, 40,005 broiler tail, and free-range chicken as many as 18,561 birds.
While the assistance received for the handling of these cases as much as 2120 liters of disinfectant.
This assistance comes from the district as much as 650 liters, the Provincial Government (Provincial) of South Sulawesi through the state budget as much as 1350 liters, and PDSR (remaining stock owned by the FAO) as much as 120 liters.
"For the rapid test kits as many as 50 sets of the South Sulawesi Provincial Government, and the AI as much as 1 million vaccine doses as well as from the provincial government," said Head of Ranch South Sulawesi, Murtala Ali, who accompany Agus.
In the post-death, according to operating standards, together with local government agencies continue to conduct training to farmers in the area
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Bird flu still has the potential to become pandemic
Published On: July 21, 2011
JAKARTA: Avian influenza (bird flu) is still one of the threats to the pandemic in the world, especially if the mutation occurs later, and new strains arise which can be transmitted between humans. Incident reports of avian influenza in poultry, continues to exist in Indonesia. The latter case is encountered in Sidrap, South Sulawesi, and also in several other areas.
"The incidence of bird flu in humans in our country is already declining sharply. Throughout 2011 until this July there are 7 cases in humans, "said Tjandra Yoga Aditama, Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) Ministry of Health, via email, today
Tjandra said that cases of AI in poultry in Indonesia was first discovered in 2003 in the District. Pekalongan, Central Java, and Kab. Tangerang, Banten.
Furthermore, the first case of AI in humans in Indonesia are found in June 2005 on a father and son in Serpong - Tangerang Banten. From then until July 2011, there have been 178 cases of AI in Indonesia, scattered in 13 provinces.
The government, he said, continue to roll out a campaign to anticipate, be alert and make preparations for the possibility of a pandemic.
Tjandra yesterday opened a new model of harmonization of the activities of advocacy meetings epidemiologic and virologic surveillance of influenza (H5N1 and other influenza sentinel based in Jakarta.
In addition to vigilance against the pandemic, he said, to note the importance of health promotion activities to the community, conduct epidemiological surveillance to determine disease trends and tendencies, and actions to be done.
"You should also involve and utilize all existing systems, and then harmonizing together. Do not always need to establish a new system again throughout harmonization can run either, "he said.
Avian influenza is a zoonotic disease, transmitted from animals (in this case birds) to humans. "That means close cooperation between health officials and farm officials, is one of the key handling," he said. (MMH)
JAKARTA: Avian influenza (bird flu) is still one of the threats to the pandemic in the world, especially if the mutation occurs later, and new strains arise which can be transmitted between humans. Incident reports of avian influenza in poultry, continues to exist in Indonesia. The latter case is encountered in Sidrap, South Sulawesi, and also in several other areas.
"The incidence of bird flu in humans in our country is already declining sharply. Throughout 2011 until this July there are 7 cases in humans, "said Tjandra Yoga Aditama, Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) Ministry of Health, via email, today
Tjandra said that cases of AI in poultry in Indonesia was first discovered in 2003 in the District. Pekalongan, Central Java, and Kab. Tangerang, Banten.
Furthermore, the first case of AI in humans in Indonesia are found in June 2005 on a father and son in Serpong - Tangerang Banten. From then until July 2011, there have been 178 cases of AI in Indonesia, scattered in 13 provinces.
The government, he said, continue to roll out a campaign to anticipate, be alert and make preparations for the possibility of a pandemic.
Tjandra yesterday opened a new model of harmonization of the activities of advocacy meetings epidemiologic and virologic surveillance of influenza (H5N1 and other influenza sentinel based in Jakarta.
In addition to vigilance against the pandemic, he said, to note the importance of health promotion activities to the community, conduct epidemiological surveillance to determine disease trends and tendencies, and actions to be done.
"You should also involve and utilize all existing systems, and then harmonizing together. Do not always need to establish a new system again throughout harmonization can run either, "he said.
Avian influenza is a zoonotic disease, transmitted from animals (in this case birds) to humans. "That means close cooperation between health officials and farm officials, is one of the key handling," he said. (MMH)
Toddler Allegedly Infected with Bird Flu
Wed, Jul 20th 2011, 09:52
* Expert: Transmission Through Intermediaries Pigs
Kutaradja
BANDA ACEH - The boy a year old, Fais Mulfi Mubarak, has been treated in the space of three days of bird flu treatment Zainoel Abidin General Hospital (RSUZA) Banda Aceh. Toddlers origin Ulim district, Pidie Jaya (Pijay) was allegedly hit by bird flu virus (H5N1).
Chairman of the doctors in RSUZA bird flu, said Dr. Maimunah, Fais was admitted to hospital on Sunday (17 / 7), after referral from the RSU Sigli. Faiz initial symptoms experienced a high fever that day. "When I first entered the condition of his fever reached 39 degrees Celsius," said Dr. Maimunah answering reporters yesterday.
Accompanied by two members of the physician, Dr. Anwar and Dr Sidqi Nurjannah, Maimunah said to ensure that young children exposed to bird flu virus or not, they've sent the results to the laboratory diagnosis Faiz patients in Jakarta, but until yesterday there has been no result. "That was sent to Jakarta is swab the throat and nasal swabs of patients," said Maimunah.
He said Faiz suspected of bird flu virus, because in addition to suffering from high fever, according to both the victim's parents, before his son's fever, a number of his chickens and chickens in Ulim tetanganya's sudden death.
"And based on test results of the Office Party Animal Health of the chicken first in Pijay parents Faiz's death, the cause of bird flu virus. Faiz's mother also happened to be at the Puskesmas doctors Ulim, might know these symptoms so that the child was immediately taken to the hospital, "said Maimunah.
Maimunah urged other communities, if you have the same thing, like chickens died suddenly, then there is a fever, then immediately examined by a doctor. "While the chickens that died suddenly it should also be checked the Department of Animal Health," pleaded Maimunah.
Broker-pig
Microbiology expert at the College of Veterinary Medicine Unsyiah, drh Fachrurrazi, explains, the process of transmission of avian influenza virus from poultry to humans may not necessarily happen immediately, it should be through the intermediary of swine.
"The H5N1 virus from infected chickens to pigs should be moved first and then moved back to the chicken. This is where the mutations occur subsequently transmitted to humans. Without any intermediary pigs, there would be no problem with humans, "he explained.
It is also the reason why a virus attack is often heard in Medan, North Sumatra, which is culturally very different from side to Aceh which forbids pork. "Therefore, if there is a positive patients in Aceh, bird flu, well worth exploring before, whether he was ever in the field or not, because that's where the possibility of virus attacks," the professor said this FKH.
* Expert: Transmission Through Intermediaries Pigs
Kutaradja
BANDA ACEH - The boy a year old, Fais Mulfi Mubarak, has been treated in the space of three days of bird flu treatment Zainoel Abidin General Hospital (RSUZA) Banda Aceh. Toddlers origin Ulim district, Pidie Jaya (Pijay) was allegedly hit by bird flu virus (H5N1).
Chairman of the doctors in RSUZA bird flu, said Dr. Maimunah, Fais was admitted to hospital on Sunday (17 / 7), after referral from the RSU Sigli. Faiz initial symptoms experienced a high fever that day. "When I first entered the condition of his fever reached 39 degrees Celsius," said Dr. Maimunah answering reporters yesterday.
Accompanied by two members of the physician, Dr. Anwar and Dr Sidqi Nurjannah, Maimunah said to ensure that young children exposed to bird flu virus or not, they've sent the results to the laboratory diagnosis Faiz patients in Jakarta, but until yesterday there has been no result. "That was sent to Jakarta is swab the throat and nasal swabs of patients," said Maimunah.
He said Faiz suspected of bird flu virus, because in addition to suffering from high fever, according to both the victim's parents, before his son's fever, a number of his chickens and chickens in Ulim tetanganya's sudden death.
"And based on test results of the Office Party Animal Health of the chicken first in Pijay parents Faiz's death, the cause of bird flu virus. Faiz's mother also happened to be at the Puskesmas doctors Ulim, might know these symptoms so that the child was immediately taken to the hospital, "said Maimunah.
Maimunah urged other communities, if you have the same thing, like chickens died suddenly, then there is a fever, then immediately examined by a doctor. "While the chickens that died suddenly it should also be checked the Department of Animal Health," pleaded Maimunah.
Broker-pig
Microbiology expert at the College of Veterinary Medicine Unsyiah, drh Fachrurrazi, explains, the process of transmission of avian influenza virus from poultry to humans may not necessarily happen immediately, it should be through the intermediary of swine.
"The H5N1 virus from infected chickens to pigs should be moved first and then moved back to the chicken. This is where the mutations occur subsequently transmitted to humans. Without any intermediary pigs, there would be no problem with humans, "he explained.
It is also the reason why a virus attack is often heard in Medan, North Sumatra, which is culturally very different from side to Aceh which forbids pork. "Therefore, if there is a positive patients in Aceh, bird flu, well worth exploring before, whether he was ever in the field or not, because that's where the possibility of virus attacks," the professor said this FKH.
Suspected Bird Flu, Toddler Treated at RSUZA
Banda Raya - 20 July 2011
L Harian Aceh Banda Aceh - Faiz, toddlers ages one-year, intensive care in a special room handling bird flu patients Zainoel Abidin General Hospital (RSUZA) Banda Aceh. The boy from Ulim, Pidie Jaya, was suspected of having H5N1 virus (Bird Flu).
Bird Flu Team Coordinator RSUZA, dr. Maimunah, Tuesday (19 / 7) said, Faiz his parents first brought to the Hospital Sigli. "But it can not be handled there," he said.
Based on the stories of parents Faiz, continued Maimunah, a few chickens die every day in a row, from Thursday to Saturday last week in their homes and neighbors.
Even so, he added, because of the limitations of medical devices, patients suffering from bird flu has not been ascertained. Although the Office of Pidie Jaya Pertenakan been doing checks on one of the chickens died, and the result is positive of H5N1.
"Wipe (mucus) throat, nose, and blood of our patient was sent to Jakarta, now just waiting for the outcome", said dr. Maimunah. Daily observations of Aceh, patients suspected of having bird flu is still being treated exclusively by handled by two doctors, including Dr. Sidiq and dr. Nurjannah led directly dr, Maimunah.
"The condition of the patient now started better, his body temperature of 39'C is now close to normal, hopefully it'll be better condition," said Maimunnah.
L Harian Aceh Banda Aceh - Faiz, toddlers ages one-year, intensive care in a special room handling bird flu patients Zainoel Abidin General Hospital (RSUZA) Banda Aceh. The boy from Ulim, Pidie Jaya, was suspected of having H5N1 virus (Bird Flu).
Bird Flu Team Coordinator RSUZA, dr. Maimunah, Tuesday (19 / 7) said, Faiz his parents first brought to the Hospital Sigli. "But it can not be handled there," he said.
Based on the stories of parents Faiz, continued Maimunah, a few chickens die every day in a row, from Thursday to Saturday last week in their homes and neighbors.
Even so, he added, because of the limitations of medical devices, patients suffering from bird flu has not been ascertained. Although the Office of Pidie Jaya Pertenakan been doing checks on one of the chickens died, and the result is positive of H5N1.
"Wipe (mucus) throat, nose, and blood of our patient was sent to Jakarta, now just waiting for the outcome", said dr. Maimunah. Daily observations of Aceh, patients suspected of having bird flu is still being treated exclusively by handled by two doctors, including Dr. Sidiq and dr. Nurjannah led directly dr, Maimunah.
"The condition of the patient now started better, his body temperature of 39'C is now close to normal, hopefully it'll be better condition," said Maimunnah.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Livestock, poultry smuggled from China into Vietnam grew more
| Updated: 18/07/2011 21:54 | |
(Inspector) - It has been identified as leaders of the Animal Health Department (Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development) made way 18/07/2011. According to statistics, from 9 to 15/7/2011, the country did not occur to an outbreak of avian influenza, foot and mouth disease and blue ear does. However, the import of livestock, poultry and meat and poultry tends to increase. Accordingly, Vietnam imported 6,436 cattle live-quota across the border from Cambodia and 755 cow through the ranks from Thailand, smuggled 170 tons of pig slaughter across the border of Lang Son and smuggled 4 tons of chicken waste across the border of Quang Ninh province in China. Along with that is imported 7,967 tons of cattle meat, frozen poultry through the ranks from the United States, Canada, New Zealand ... (which include meat and poultry 83.7%; 8.9% buffalo meat , cows, goats, sheep; 5.6% and 0.8% is pork organs of cattle and poultry). Along with the imported products, in the past week has 12,000 pigs (approximately 900 tons of pork) are transported from the southern provinces in the northern provinces for slaughter for domestic consumption; 8,854 pigs milk (equivalent to 54 tons of pork) and transported to the North for slaughter for export ... Department of Animal Health Leadership identification, cattle prices, increasing domestic poultry so cattle, poultry import quota from other countries into Vietnam in the week higher than other months. Notably, the import quota of cattle across the border also increased more with cattle, poultry smuggled from China into Vietnam and transported from the southern provinces in the North has increased more compared to May 6 / 2011. | |
Vietnam: H5N1 Virus Clade 2.3.2 Appears, Vaccine Almost No Effect
For avian influenza, according to the latest experimental results of the Veterinary Department, is clade 2.3.2 virus branch danger has been present in our country. This new branch virus currently circulating across much of North, Central Coast and Highlands alternative to the old 2.3.4 branch virus. With this branch of avian influenza virus, after the virulent intensity, had 100% mortality within 3 days and 20% of the ducks died within 7 days. So can see, this new branch is toxic to the virus and less toxic chicken with duck, while the older branch of avian influenza virus can kill 60 to 70% duck.
Especially this new branch virus has rapidly transformed and developed into two tributaries, with major differences in antigen. Tributary of a widely circulated in almost every province and two tributaries only detected in two provinces of Nam Dinh and Thai Binh.
More worryingly, the experimental results of the Veterinary Department of the validity of the H5N1 vaccine-Re5 shows the effect of protection against new virus is very low branches, almost no effect. The bird flu vaccine used in our country mainly imports, which, mostly from China. To prevent avian influenza virus clade 2.3.2 This new branch, at present, China is studying the H5N1 vaccine-Re6, but so far no experimental results.
Especially this new branch virus has rapidly transformed and developed into two tributaries, with major differences in antigen. Tributary of a widely circulated in almost every province and two tributaries only detected in two provinces of Nam Dinh and Thai Binh.
More worryingly, the experimental results of the Veterinary Department of the validity of the H5N1 vaccine-Re5 shows the effect of protection against new virus is very low branches, almost no effect. The bird flu vaccine used in our country mainly imports, which, mostly from China. To prevent avian influenza virus clade 2.3.2 This new branch, at present, China is studying the H5N1 vaccine-Re6, but so far no experimental results.
Currently, the development of livestock and poultry is increasing to meet market demand. However, the type of dangerous diseases such as blue ear pig, bird flu ... always threatens to recur at the facility, the farm at any time. Solutions to disease prevention for livestock and poultry breeding has as biosecurity, vaccination vaccines, nutritious foods to enhance resistance of livestock ... The key is vigilance and initiative of the animal in coping with the disease to livestock development stable and sustainable. /.
Vietnam: Avian influenza #H5N1 outbreak in Phu Tho 2 People Monitored
18/07/2011
Phu Tho Veterinary Bureau said that from 10 - 16.7, in the commune government, Ha Hoa district appear poultry mortality at 12 farms in 5 / 7 administration of the communal areas, killing 1,454 poultry.
Soon after the discovery, the provincial Veterinary Bureau to coordinate with the Ha Hoa district direct branches and localities in the district implement zoning measures, stamping fluids and sample specimens. Test results from the Veterinary Diagnostic Center Central show, the two samples tested were positive for avian influenza virus serotype H5. Currently, in the second, cooperative government, where bird flu has two people with symptoms such as fever, runny nose, chest pain being sent home monitoring and treatment in hospital province.
Before this situation, a Regional Animal Health Center and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Phu Tho and direct inspection of local zoning, put in place a translation service and high-risk areas and organize health checks for people, especially some who are sick should be isolated and monitoring, timely medical care; advocating people not to panic, do not hide the epidemic and guide the farmers to take measures sterilization, disinfection, quarantine sick birds, dead bird disposal; provide the commune of pesticides, spraying machines and support the establishment of three key quarantine, in order to minimize the situation spread of disease.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Bird flu appears in the Public Social (Ha Hoa)
| Sunday, 17/07/2011 10:26 GMT +7 | |
PTO-From 10 to 16-7, in the commune the Public (Ha Hoa) is the state bird of mass death. Disease occurred in 12 farmers in 5 / 7 Administrative Region of the commune, killing 1,454 birds. Specifically, in the second, Mr. Hoang Van Dung family killed 500 460 children in the herd ducks; Nguyen Thi Thai family killed 100 chickens and ducks. In zone 5, the household Qu Van Ninh, Tran Duc Phuc, Do Van Nghi Phung Manh Hung killed a total of 500 chickens, ducks and thousands. Dead poultry prior to sharing the clinical symptom is moody, fatigue, poor appetite, manure, and some human poliomyelitis, hemophilia, pale body. |
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| Leaders of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and People's Committee of Ha Hoa district test phosphorus source epidemics triggered by the Industry. |
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| Social vets receive supplies, tools epidemic. |
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| Poultry quarantine checkpoints of a spray disinfection means out area. |
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| Flock house 200 children Qu Van Ninh (zone 5) in captivity on the stinger of death, the young half hour only. |
Flu vaccine production to double
15/07/2011
Global production of seasonal flu vaccine is expected to double to 1.7 billion doses by 2015, with 11 new manufacturers coming onstream in developing countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.
If a new influenza pandemic erupts, the world's projected 37 vaccine makers could potentially triple their annual production of trivalent seasonal vaccine to make 5.4 billion doses of pandemic vaccine, the United Nations agency said.
But the actual amount would depend on the yield of the virus grown in the egg - disappointingly low for H1N1 - and how much adjuvant - which stretches the active ingredient - is used in pandemic vaccine, experts said.
''The estimate is by 2015, if all projects that are currently going on get to successful implementation, we would have something around 1.7 billion doses of seasonal vaccine,'' WHO assistant director-general Marie-Paule Kieny told a briefing after experts held three-day talks.
"In making pandemic vaccine you have a multiplication by a factor of three.''
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tail Number 153 147 see-through
SATURDAY, 16 JULI 2011
Sidrap - No sign of bird flu outbreaks in Sidrap will subside. Conversely, attacks Avian Influenza (AI), the accused even more widespread.
The proof, of the 11 districts in this egg-producing region, has declared the whole endemic contracting the H5N1 virus. Every day, cases are reported poultry deaths continued to occur. Until Friday, July 15 yesterday, Department of Animal Husbandry (Disnak) Sidrap noted, total poultry that died suddenly of bird flu has exceeded 153 147 birds...
Sidrap - No sign of bird flu outbreaks in Sidrap will subside. Conversely, attacks Avian Influenza (AI), the accused even more widespread.
The proof, of the 11 districts in this egg-producing region, has declared the whole endemic contracting the H5N1 virus. Every day, cases are reported poultry deaths continued to occur. Until Friday, July 15 yesterday, Department of Animal Husbandry (Disnak) Sidrap noted, total poultry that died suddenly of bird flu has exceeded 153 147 birds...
Friday, July 15, 2011
Every day, 6,000 Dead Chickens
AI, Breeders Loss Rp7, 3 Billion
the number of deaths 157 147
Saturday, 16-07-2011
..Until Friday (15/11) yesterday, the number of birds that die from attack avian influenza (AI) or bird flu in the District Sidrap, has reached 157 thousand chickens from 11 districts are already pandemic. The more widespread wave of bird flu in poultry death rate continues to increase, making the status of bird flu alert in the area of South Sulawesi's largest supplier of eggs into Extraordinary Events (KLB) has not been revoked.
District 11 in the district, all of them have contracted the virus that can infect humans and other animals are. Three districts of the most severe of these deaths are 3 types of chickens each chicken laying hens, broilers and chicken rather than race is the District 40 560 Maritengae tail, tail and Panca chert Watang Sidenreng 37 267 33 732 birds.
Head of Department of Livestock and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap MSi Ir H Abd Aziz said the number of cardiovascular death until today, has reached 157 thousand heads, both laying hens, broilers (Broiler) or chicken rather than race (native).This figure is said, Azis dicata on Friday 15 Junli 2011 at 114.00 pm. "Bird flu in Sidrap already be pathogenic and fatal malignant (highly pathogenic). It was 157 thousand chickens that died today," said Abd Aziz at his office yesterday.
Insulation system of the 11 districts be followed maximized. However, the results of those efforts have not been up because the traffic is sending birds, many traders ignored. Even trade chicken eggs and keep it running its own, so that expectations can not be controlled cycle of the virus completely destroyed.
Meanwhile, calculation of the losses have been calculated until the third week of the H5N1 virus to attack this area, the number of deaths 157 147 tail consisting of 102,242 laying hens tail, tail 42 885 broilers, 15 838 free-range chicken and fish. "We calculated the loss calculation has reached Rp 7, 3 billion more to the price of laying hens Rp60 thousand per head, the average broiler and chicken Rp25 Rp30 thousand thousand," Abd Azis detailed.
Mortality rate of chickens and livestock losses, said Aziz again, ensuring continued to rise following the 11 districts that have a pandemic, the disease can not be controlled AI.
Moreover, he added, there still exists a few reports of citizens from various regions around the Sidrap continue to report the number of poultry deaths hers. "It is to be our primary attention, death continues to grow. It is estimated that poultry owned by residents in all districts report of his death an average of between four thousand up to 6 thousand deaths every day, "he said.
the number of deaths 157 147
Saturday, 16-07-2011
..Until Friday (15/11) yesterday, the number of birds that die from attack avian influenza (AI) or bird flu in the District Sidrap, has reached 157 thousand chickens from 11 districts are already pandemic. The more widespread wave of bird flu in poultry death rate continues to increase, making the status of bird flu alert in the area of South Sulawesi's largest supplier of eggs into Extraordinary Events (KLB) has not been revoked.
District 11 in the district, all of them have contracted the virus that can infect humans and other animals are. Three districts of the most severe of these deaths are 3 types of chickens each chicken laying hens, broilers and chicken rather than race is the District 40 560 Maritengae tail, tail and Panca chert Watang Sidenreng 37 267 33 732 birds.
Head of Department of Livestock and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap MSi Ir H Abd Aziz said the number of cardiovascular death until today, has reached 157 thousand heads, both laying hens, broilers (Broiler) or chicken rather than race (native).This figure is said, Azis dicata on Friday 15 Junli 2011 at 114.00 pm. "Bird flu in Sidrap already be pathogenic and fatal malignant (highly pathogenic). It was 157 thousand chickens that died today," said Abd Aziz at his office yesterday.
Insulation system of the 11 districts be followed maximized. However, the results of those efforts have not been up because the traffic is sending birds, many traders ignored. Even trade chicken eggs and keep it running its own, so that expectations can not be controlled cycle of the virus completely destroyed.
Meanwhile, calculation of the losses have been calculated until the third week of the H5N1 virus to attack this area, the number of deaths 157 147 tail consisting of 102,242 laying hens tail, tail 42 885 broilers, 15 838 free-range chicken and fish. "We calculated the loss calculation has reached Rp 7, 3 billion more to the price of laying hens Rp60 thousand per head, the average broiler and chicken Rp25 Rp30 thousand thousand," Abd Azis detailed.
Mortality rate of chickens and livestock losses, said Aziz again, ensuring continued to rise following the 11 districts that have a pandemic, the disease can not be controlled AI.
Moreover, he added, there still exists a few reports of citizens from various regions around the Sidrap continue to report the number of poultry deaths hers. "It is to be our primary attention, death continues to grow. It is estimated that poultry owned by residents in all districts report of his death an average of between four thousand up to 6 thousand deaths every day, "he said.
Provincial Team Not Arrive
Friday, July 15, 2011 20:44:32 PM
Sidrap, DAWN - Promise Head of Animal Husbandry and Health of South Sulawesi, Andi Murtala Ali sent a team to the District Sidrap, there is no realization. Until, Thursday, July 14, the team that will help the handling of cases of bird flu has not arrived at the Earth Grandmother Mallomo, Sidrap.
Meanwhile, Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries data Sidrap, chicken mortality rates continue to rise. From just 122,771 before the tail, the tail 147 689, or there is an additional 24,918 chickens died in a day.
It was announced by Head of Livestock and Fisheries Sidrap, Sadiliah Spt, Thursday, July 14. "Yes, there is still a chicken's death yesterday, a total of 24,918 heads, bringing the total deaths during the virus spread in Sidrap reached 147 thousand more," he explained
Accompanied by a veterinarian Zaenal Abidin, he said, now spraying is still concentrated in the village of Bulo Wattang, Bulo Timoreng (both in the District of Panca chert) and Sub-Wala, District Maritenggae. In two districts of that, the initial attack of bird flu was found.
He added, energy aid promised by the Head of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health has not yet arrived from South Sulawesi. Similarly, medical aid from the province as well not exist.
Head of Department of Livestock and Fisheries Sidrap, Ir Abdul Aziz added that the only steps taken are still limited to spraying.
In addition to the help of the provincial government, said Aziz, the center should also address the cases of bird flu affecting poultry in Sidrap centers. Moreover, he added, the spread of bird flu has spread across 11 districts in Sidrap.
Involve Students
Meanwhile, cases of bird flu in Barru reportedly began uncontrollably, Thursday, July 14. Even so, the Animal Husbandry Department Barru team continues to comb the centers of the development of poultry in the area to ensure the latest developments spread of bird flu.
Head of Animal Health Animal Husbandry Department Barru, drh Ma'ruf, states, the spread of bird flu under control, to date there is no more reports of chicken deaths. "We hope there is no more cases of bird flu in the region this Barru," he said.
Nevertheless, efforts continue to be bagaiamana handling this bird flu. Various activities related to prevention of bird flu in some locations remain to be implemented, such as the provision of disinfectant. It is important how to break the chain of spread of bird flu.
In fact, groups of students perform service learning in Barru also took part related to control bird flu.
Sidrap, DAWN - Promise Head of Animal Husbandry and Health of South Sulawesi, Andi Murtala Ali sent a team to the District Sidrap, there is no realization. Until, Thursday, July 14, the team that will help the handling of cases of bird flu has not arrived at the Earth Grandmother Mallomo, Sidrap.
Meanwhile, Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries data Sidrap, chicken mortality rates continue to rise. From just 122,771 before the tail, the tail 147 689, or there is an additional 24,918 chickens died in a day.
It was announced by Head of Livestock and Fisheries Sidrap, Sadiliah Spt, Thursday, July 14. "Yes, there is still a chicken's death yesterday, a total of 24,918 heads, bringing the total deaths during the virus spread in Sidrap reached 147 thousand more," he explained
Accompanied by a veterinarian Zaenal Abidin, he said, now spraying is still concentrated in the village of Bulo Wattang, Bulo Timoreng (both in the District of Panca chert) and Sub-Wala, District Maritenggae. In two districts of that, the initial attack of bird flu was found.
He added, energy aid promised by the Head of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health has not yet arrived from South Sulawesi. Similarly, medical aid from the province as well not exist.
Head of Department of Livestock and Fisheries Sidrap, Ir Abdul Aziz added that the only steps taken are still limited to spraying.
In addition to the help of the provincial government, said Aziz, the center should also address the cases of bird flu affecting poultry in Sidrap centers. Moreover, he added, the spread of bird flu has spread across 11 districts in Sidrap.
Involve Students
Meanwhile, cases of bird flu in Barru reportedly began uncontrollably, Thursday, July 14. Even so, the Animal Husbandry Department Barru team continues to comb the centers of the development of poultry in the area to ensure the latest developments spread of bird flu.
Head of Animal Health Animal Husbandry Department Barru, drh Ma'ruf, states, the spread of bird flu under control, to date there is no more reports of chicken deaths. "We hope there is no more cases of bird flu in the region this Barru," he said.
Nevertheless, efforts continue to be bagaiamana handling this bird flu. Various activities related to prevention of bird flu in some locations remain to be implemented, such as the provision of disinfectant. It is important how to break the chain of spread of bird flu.
In fact, groups of students perform service learning in Barru also took part related to control bird flu.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Detention of a child for suspected bird flu Menoufia
12-7-2011 13:36
Announced that the Department of Health Menoufia, he was detained Sunrise Abdul Nabi Farraj (3 years), resident in the village of legs Abu hair center Ashmun within the Fever Hospital Ashmun on suspicion of being infected by bird flu, which developed symptoms of fever, sore throat and vomiting.
Dr. Ayman Omar, Deputy Minister of Health, Menoufia, that the injured child is due to in contact with dead birds and education at home is safe, and was taking a sample of their blood and sent to labs central Ministry of Health for analysis were culled domestic birds and buried buried safe and vaccinate contacts of family members.
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