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Kenya: Experts Still Probing the Death of Wild Birds At Lake
The Nation (Nairobi)
NEWS
April 4, 2006 </B>, Posted to the web April 3, 2006, By Nation Correspondent, Nairobi
Experts are still collecting samples from birds that have died from unknown causes on Lake Naivasha to establish if they were caused by avian flu.
The latest deaths were of sacred Ibis birds whose carcasses were found on the shores of the lake at the weekend.
Naivasha division veterinary officer J. Cheruiyot yesterday said a team of experts was carrying out tests to determine the cause of deaths.
"We plan to release the results of the tests once we complete investigations," Dr Cheruiyot said on telephone.
Lake Naivasha lies along the migratory route of birds which escape winter conditions in Europe from December.
A special multi-disciplinary team has been collecting samples of blood, droppings and throat swabs from migratory birds in different parts of the country. The samples are being tested for the flu at the veterinary laboratories in Kabete, Nairobi.
Experts yesterday urged poultry keepers to remain vigilant after outbreaks of the deadly strains in Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Egypt. Dr Nicholas Muraguri, the Health ministry's health promotion division boss, yesterday said: "Large-scale poultry keepers and those keeping domestic chickens should ensure they are caged at all times to ensure they do not mix with wild birds, especially in swamps and other water spots".
People should also report any mysterious deaths of birds or chickens on telephone numbers 0722 726 682, 020631639, 0202718292 or 0722 331 548.
Dr Muraguri urged people not to handle or eat any sickly-looking or dead chicken or bird.
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Kenya: Experts Still Probing the Death of Wild Birds At Lake
The Nation (Nairobi)
NEWS
April 4, 2006 </B>, Posted to the web April 3, 2006, By Nation Correspondent, Nairobi
Experts are still collecting samples from birds that have died from unknown causes on Lake Naivasha to establish if they were caused by avian flu.
The latest deaths were of sacred Ibis birds whose carcasses were found on the shores of the lake at the weekend.
Naivasha division veterinary officer J. Cheruiyot yesterday said a team of experts was carrying out tests to determine the cause of deaths.
"We plan to release the results of the tests once we complete investigations," Dr Cheruiyot said on telephone.
Lake Naivasha lies along the migratory route of birds which escape winter conditions in Europe from December.
A special multi-disciplinary team has been collecting samples of blood, droppings and throat swabs from migratory birds in different parts of the country. The samples are being tested for the flu at the veterinary laboratories in Kabete, Nairobi.
Experts yesterday urged poultry keepers to remain vigilant after outbreaks of the deadly strains in Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Egypt. Dr Nicholas Muraguri, the Health ministry's health promotion division boss, yesterday said: "Large-scale poultry keepers and those keeping domestic chickens should ensure they are caged at all times to ensure they do not mix with wild birds, especially in swamps and other water spots".
People should also report any mysterious deaths of birds or chickens on telephone numbers 0722 726 682, 020631639, 0202718292 or 0722 331 548.
Dr Muraguri urged people not to handle or eat any sickly-looking or dead chicken or bird.
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