Detection of positive blood samples for H5N1

Test results of the HCM City Department of Animal Health recently showed that there are 2 serum samples of the flock of Suoi Tien tourist site positive for avian influenza virus. Veterinary agency has destroyed 53 storks here, at the same time, carried out antiseptic measures, isolating visitors with the rest of the birds.

According to Ho Chi Minh City Animal Health Department Nguyen Kim Chau, since the pandemic occurred, the agency still regularly samples the serums of all kinds of storks in tourist areas, including Suoi Tien Tourist Area to consider experience. This is the first time a sample has a positive result. The Department reported to the Regional Center for Animal Health to have it checked again.

Picture 1 of Detection of positive blood samples for H5N1

Ornamental birds are fenced off at the Ho Chi Minh City Zoo and Botanical Garden. (Photo: My Lan)

"Immediately after having the test results, we have destroyed 53 storks with the supervision of the Sub-Department of Animal Health officials. Periodically, the samples are checked every 3 months. Strict practice since the influenza epidemic occurred, the rest of the ornamental birds have not been affected by the strictly controlled influenza virus and are isolated from the distance to ensure safety for visitors ", Deputy Director of the Tourism Zone Suoi Tien Huynh Dong Tuan said.

In the afternoon of August 3, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Steering Committee implemented an emergency action plan to prevent and control avian influenza and pandemic influenza in people, led by Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Huu Tin, had emergency meetings to discussing measures to prevent bird flu from coming back.

According to a report by the HCMC Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the risk of bird flu outbreak in the city is very large.Recently, in Tay Ninh, there are 2 flocks of ducks (thousands of children) that have mass deaths.Veterinary industry in Ho Chi Minh City also took samples from 2 above flocks, the results showed that they were positive for avian influenza virus.The amount of poultry from the provinces to slaughter to the city, when taking the samples, showed that the antibody content capable of protecting the avian influenza virus for chickens was only 19.6% and ducks were 18.8%. , a rate is too low.The above results show that vaccination in many localities is still too sketchy.

According to Laborers

Update 14 December 2018