Indonesia : Bird Flu Spreads - Dozens of chickens died suddenly in Barru

Translated report from Fajar Lokal, excerpt :

" Barru : Outbreaks of bird flu continued to spread. After being found in some areas, such as Pinrang and Sidrap, now bird flu is found in Mangkoso and Sumpang Binangae Barru. Even in Pinrang, chickens that died suddenly reported to have reached tens of thousands.

In two days, dozens of chickens in Mangkoso and Sumpang Binangae reported sudden death. Based on the results of Barru Animal Husbandry Department, chickens that died suddenly was positive bird flu.

An official at the Health Department to disseminate Mangkoso after handling bird flu at the District Head Office Soppeng Riaja, Wednesday, October 6 states, in fact the number of chickens that died in Mangkoso has reached hundreds, but the last residents of this report is only five male. "Five dead chickens that are then we check and the results are positive for bird flu," he said."

Indonesia : Already 10 111 Chicken Dead Bird Flu

Another report from Fajar Lokal :

" PINRANG : Research Institute for Animal Health Big Maros claimed six of the 12 districts Pinrang positive was attacked by avian influenza (AI) is considered different from the facts on the ground.

Until Sunday, October 3, bird flu has been found in eight districts.However Paladang conditions in Hamlet, Village Mallongi-longi, and Hamlet Ulue, Samaulue Village,Sub Lanrisang remain diangga worst. Of Livestock and Agriculture Pinrang also has established eight sub-districts as endemic to the AI virus.

"Previous research had only mentioned six districts that indicated the bird flu. But the recent increase two districts. It was well we had reported," Martina said, drh Elvis, Head of Animal Health, drh Elvis Martina via mobile phones, Sunday, October 3.

Regarding the positive poultry AI recognized Elvis drh Martina, the data is not completed. Animal Husbandry Department and farmers, free-range chicken (not race) and farmers partnership does not provide accurate data. Demikain However, to this day (ie Sunday) is carrying 10,111 dead chicken tail.

Indonesia : Poultry Sweeping Disnak on the Border

Via Fajar Lokal, excerpt :

" Barru : Cases of bird flu in several neighboring districts make Husbandry Department (Disnak) Barru Heightened border areas. Currently, officers carry out checks on the border of each vehicle transporting chickens."

Kapala Office (Kadis) Livestock Barru, Nur Salam, Saturday, October 2 and recognizes the efforts to tighten border controls it. This is a form of anticipation spread of bird flu. "Every transportation chicken's check. For those that do not have bird flu-free document we reject. Or by doing a bio-security," he said."

Indonesia : AI Positive Dead Chickens

A translated article from Fajar Lokal, another outbreak of B2B bird flu, this time in Watansoppeng.

" WATANSOPPENG : Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Soppeng launch cause of death of hundreds of chickens in Kecce Paroto Lilirilau District positive for bird flu. The virus attacks the chicken pet community, both race and non race (chicken).

Head of Animal Health Disnakkan Soppeng, drh Hartono in his office on Thursday, September 30 states according to the results of the chicken that died suddenly earlier found positive for bird flu. His death showed bird flu symptoms, such as sudden death in large quantities.

“We've urged people to destroy diseased chickens for bird flu does not spread. In addition, a healthy chicken is also expected to always maintain the cleanliness of cages and pens," he said.Hartono added, the death of chickens in Kecce been going on for several days. Even Disnakkan has distributed disinfectant in animal husbandry centers in the area.

"For residents who missed the alternative spraying disinfectant can use soapy water. Water soap is believed to prevent the spread of bird flu virus," he added."