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Source: http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=26327
Feb 03, 2012
Bird flu confirmed in Kamji and Bunagu
Birds, eggs and coops of 26 farmers destroyed
A total of 83 poultry birds were culled and 139 eggs disposed on the night of February 1 after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Kamji and Bunagu villages in Phuentsholing, Chukha.
On January 30, the investigation team in Phuentsholing received a report of three poultry birds? death in Kamji and Bunagu GREF camp.
The birds tested positive for H5N1 and was confirmed by the National Centre for Animal Health in Serbithang in Thimphu.
The culled birds belonged to 26 poultry owners in both the villages. Ten coops were also destroyed.
Bird flu focal person Dr Tashi Dorji said the source of infection is still not confirmed. ?But we are suspecting it to be from Tshimasham, since it is nearby,? Dr Tashi Dorji said. ?It could be due to the movement of poultry birds within the place or through vehicle movement.?
So far no reports of human being infected with the disease has been reported...
Feb 03, 2012
Bird flu confirmed in Kamji and Bunagu
Birds, eggs and coops of 26 farmers destroyed
A total of 83 poultry birds were culled and 139 eggs disposed on the night of February 1 after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Kamji and Bunagu villages in Phuentsholing, Chukha.
On January 30, the investigation team in Phuentsholing received a report of three poultry birds? death in Kamji and Bunagu GREF camp.
The birds tested positive for H5N1 and was confirmed by the National Centre for Animal Health in Serbithang in Thimphu.
The culled birds belonged to 26 poultry owners in both the villages. Ten coops were also destroyed.
Bird flu focal person Dr Tashi Dorji said the source of infection is still not confirmed. ?But we are suspecting it to be from Tshimasham, since it is nearby,? Dr Tashi Dorji said. ?It could be due to the movement of poultry birds within the place or through vehicle movement.?
So far no reports of human being infected with the disease has been reported...