Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Jysk farm hit by bird flu
By Anders B?ksgaard, Berlingske News
A herd of mallards north of Viborg affected by avian influenza.
Food Administration during an inspection found a potentially deadly avian flu in a herd of mallards north of Viborg. In the case of the so-called H7 virus which is a precursor of the lethal H7N9 virus, which cost several deaths in China.
"We always consider bird flu with seriousness, because in rare cases, human infection. But immediately this finding is not dangerous, "said deputy head of the Food Administration, veterinarian Stig Mellergaard.
Just now they have started to kill all the ducks. In addition, it has been decided to create a barrier zone of one kilometer around the farm.
"It has been three years since we last saw a similar case in Denmark. When it is dangerous, it is because there is a risk that the bird flu mutates. If this happens, you can see a mortality rate of up to 100 percent, and there will be a risk that it is contagious to humans, "says Stig Mellergaard.
Bird flu is an airborne virus that in special cases to humans. However, there is no chance that the type of virus was found in the Jutland ducks may risk infecting humans.
"There is as I say, a precursor that does not present any danger. This means that we now take all the precautions it takes, "says Stig Mellergaard.
Food Administration will now contact the buyers of mallards from the herd.
JV
Viborg province
By Anders B?ksgaard, Berlingske News
A herd of mallards north of Viborg affected by avian influenza.
Food Administration during an inspection found a potentially deadly avian flu in a herd of mallards north of Viborg. In the case of the so-called H7 virus which is a precursor of the lethal H7N9 virus, which cost several deaths in China.
"We always consider bird flu with seriousness, because in rare cases, human infection. But immediately this finding is not dangerous, "said deputy head of the Food Administration, veterinarian Stig Mellergaard.
Just now they have started to kill all the ducks. In addition, it has been decided to create a barrier zone of one kilometer around the farm.
"It has been three years since we last saw a similar case in Denmark. When it is dangerous, it is because there is a risk that the bird flu mutates. If this happens, you can see a mortality rate of up to 100 percent, and there will be a risk that it is contagious to humans, "says Stig Mellergaard.
Bird flu is an airborne virus that in special cases to humans. However, there is no chance that the type of virus was found in the Jutland ducks may risk infecting humans.
"There is as I say, a precursor that does not present any danger. This means that we now take all the precautions it takes, "says Stig Mellergaard.
Food Administration will now contact the buyers of mallards from the herd.
JV
Viborg province