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Poultry farmers fear bird flu epidemic
By: Seth J. Bokpe
Date :
Monday, 10 August 2015 22:32
Published in General News
Poultry farmers in the country have raised red flags about a potential bird flu epidemic because of inadequate sensitisation to educate them on the disease.
According to the farmers, the situation could be worse than the reported cases because some of them did not really understand the problem.
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The farmers, who spoke to the Daily Graphic on condition of anonymity, said if stringent measures were not taken, the country would be heading towards an epidemic.
Asked if officials of the Veterinary Services Department were inspecting the farms, they answered in the negative.
There is an increase in the number of bird flu strain cases in the Greater Accra Region.
From the initial case reported around Mile 7, the cases have increased to more than 15 in various districts in the region.
The exact number of birds affected cannot be confirmed, as officials of the Veterinary Services Department referred this reporter to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).
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http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-...r-bird-flu-epidemic.html#sthash.gQ2vI8P7.dpuf
By: Seth J. Bokpe
Date :
Monday, 10 August 2015 22:32
Published in General News
Poultry farmers in the country have raised red flags about a potential bird flu epidemic because of inadequate sensitisation to educate them on the disease.
According to the farmers, the situation could be worse than the reported cases because some of them did not really understand the problem.
...
The farmers, who spoke to the Daily Graphic on condition of anonymity, said if stringent measures were not taken, the country would be heading towards an epidemic.
Asked if officials of the Veterinary Services Department were inspecting the farms, they answered in the negative.
There is an increase in the number of bird flu strain cases in the Greater Accra Region.
From the initial case reported around Mile 7, the cases have increased to more than 15 in various districts in the region.
The exact number of birds affected cannot be confirmed, as officials of the Veterinary Services Department referred this reporter to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).
...
http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-...r-bird-flu-epidemic.html#sthash.gQ2vI8P7.dpuf