H5N1 flu appears in poultry in Ninh Thuan

Nearly 100 birds of a family in Ninh Thuan were infected with the H5N1 influenza virus, a powerful virulent virus that can infect humans, high mortality rates.

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Veterinary forces spray disinfectants around poultry cages, extinguish H5N1 outbreak.(Photo: NX).

In the last days of August, avian influenza appeared in Dang Hung Kiem's ​​household, Luong Son commune, Ninh Son district, making nearly 100 infected poultry of which 20 died. Test results of veterinary agencies, specimens positive for influenza A / H5N1 , strong virulent virus can spread to humans, death. Herds of 1,000 ducks here have been destroyed.

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Mr. Nguyen Van Te, a commune veterinarian, said that from 2012 up to now, Luong Son commune has continuously generated outbreaks, so it has prepared 70,000 doses of vaccine to prevent the spread of influenza. Short-term holding for sale, not subject to vaccination, prolonged hot weather increases the risk of widespread epidemics , 'Mr. Te said.

According to Do Nhu Lanh, vice chairman of Luong Son Commune People's Committee, there are about 40,000 poultry in the commune.'When outbreaks were detected quickly spray disinfectants around poultry houses. Veterinary staff was mobilized to guide people to use technical measures to control and quell outbreaks , "he said.