Re: Indonesia: H5N1 in poultry May 27 2009 +
Tanjungpandan, BANGKA POS - People should watch. Dozens of chickens owned by the Village Spotted Hamlet One District Tanjungpandan Paal who died suddenly infected with a virus positive bird flu (Avian Influenza / AI).
BAKAR AYAM - Tim PDSR Distanhut
Translation - Indonesian-English
Dozens of Bird Flu Chickens
People are suggested to Relax
edition: 08/Dec/2009 wib
Heading Belitung / Edhie
BURN CHICKEN - Tim PDSR Distanhut Belitung District conducted destruction of chickens infected with avian influenza virus positive by burning, Sunday (6 / 12) in Hamlet Spotted, Paal Village One, Sub Tanjungpandan. Tanjungpandan, BANGKA POS - People should watch. Dozens of chickens owned by the Village Spotted Hamlet One District Tanjungpandan Paal who died suddenly infected with a virus positive bird flu (Avian Influenza / AI).
The case of chickens died suddenly also occur in acid and of District of District Sacred, Pangkalpinang, recently. Department urged local farm calm but remain alert against possible spread of bird flu virus.
Fearing a dangerous virus is transmitted to people, teams Participation Deases Surveylance Response (PDSR) Department of Agriculture and Forestry Belitung Regency destruction immediately.
"Yesterday (Sunday, 6 / 12) a dozen chickens destroyed because we have tested positive for bird flu virus. And our team has also been anticipated by spraying directly into the field, "said Kabid Distanhut Belitung District Livestock, Destika to Bangka Pos Group, Monday (7 / 12).
Reports of suspect bird flu virus on poultry have been reported since Distanhut citizens to Thursday (3 / 12). A number of chickens owned by residents when it was suddenly found dead. Originally a chicken, but only in some time climbing on the other chickens that are still in the same cage. Mysterious death of chickens were reported to the citizens of rare Distanhut for follow-up.
"At that time we also went down for sure," said Destika.
PDSR team Distanhut through testing of several samples of dead chickens using rapid test system. In the first test had found no sign of spreading the truth of the bird flu virus.
New in the second test conducted Friday (4 / 12) and then, it is known that chickens are infected by the virus died of bird flu. PDSR team initiated a mass culling of poultry. However, the first Distanhut met twice with village residents and the local village. Finally agreed to do spraying disinfectant to prevent the spread of bird flu virus.
"On Sunday (6 / 12) afternoon, we just do culling chickens who allegedly have been infected with bird flu," he said.
Destika spare some owners have the attitude that chicken is not too responsive to conduct genocide against his own chickens. They do not want mengikhlaskan chickens infected with suspected bird flu virus to be destroyed.
"In a cage, can not be destroyed all the chicken. The reason, they do not allow us time after they explained the consequences. For that, we are waiting for instructions from the relevant district this because it relates to compensation or replacement for these chickens to people, "he explained as he urged Destika people not to panic-related findings. Found separately, Head of Village Spotted, Masri was confirmed by examination distanhut chickens to residents homes related findings of bird flu virus in chickens in several dusunnya.
"It is true that. However, I can not say more because I still do not have time right now, "Masri said, closing teleponya when contacted Monday (7 / 12) at around 17:35 pm.
Indicated
Dozens of chickens and residents of District of District Sacred acid Pangkalpinang who died suddenly recently, declared the bird flu virus is indicated (A1N1).
"There was a report and we have handled. We do limited culling and spraying disinfectant around the location of dead birds, "said Head of the Office of Agriculture and Livestock (Distanak) drh Pangkalpinang Widiyanto, Monday (7 / 12) in Pangkalpinang Mayor's office.
Even though it happened some time ago, residents are urged to guard against the virus. According Widiyanto, A1N1 virus can spread anywhere. Moreover, the solid Pangkalpinang economic activities in Babylon became trading centers a variety of birds. Although culling has been done, poultry coming from outside Pangkalpinang difficult monitored.
"If Lebaran, red chicken from Palembang many came. It could have been from Lampung, how to control it. That should be the provincial authority to handle the birds come from outside. Birds can carry diseases, "he explained.
So far, the Pangkalpinang A1N1 not spread the virus from birds to humans. Prior to that condition occurs, Widiyanto invites citizens to health care and environmental hygiene respectively.
He admitted, both officers and equipment to deal with bird flu in poultry does not have a problem. In fact, it is cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
"We ask citizens proactively alert the bird flu virus because sometimes there are people refuse poultry destroyed. Do not let the birds died suddenly cut sold into the market, the more the virus spreads, "he said.
According to him, cases of bird flu virus in poultry in Pangkalpinang has happened since 2003 ago. Almost every month throughout the year 2009, found cases of bird flu in poultry.
In December alone, there are two urban villages identified A1N1 infected poultry. Examination using an effective rapid test to check birds died suddenly.
"With the rapid test enough accuracy, the result is known immediately. If a bird flu poultry, other birds nearby likely hit, "he explained.
In the current rainy season, the spread of bird flu virus is very easily happen. For that, in addition to socialization through posters, pictures, Distanak also asked residents to report if found birds died suddenly.
Widiyanto promised good citizen reports come directly, phone, mail will be responded to by officers. Bird flu virus must be minimized not to take human lives.
"The destruction by burning an option to close the spread of the virus. Our officers are ready kok, if you please understandably a little late, "he said. (i6/day)
Do not Fear Loss
HEAD Belitung District Health Office Dr. Hussein argued Wiryati human resistance against bird flu is not strong. Bird flu would be harmful to humans if it is infected. Findings related to the infected chicken bird flu virus in the village Spotted, Wiryati ask the chicken to understand the anticipation that made the parties involved.
Chickens that have indicated a positive must be destroyed even though there is only one course of chickens indicated the bird flu virus.
Chicken owner hoping Wiryati not deny that his chickens indicated the bird flu virus will be destroyed. "People should understand, not to the spread of the disease occurs in humans," said Wiryati.
Things to note is the importance to safety together. "Do not be just because of fear of losing money, but have sacrificed their lives," he said.
On rainy days like today, clear Wiryati, slow bird flu virus died of the virus not exposed to ultraviolet light in abundance so the virus can survive long in nature. To anticipate the spread of bird flu virus, a citizen must always maintain cleanliness.
"I hope only to poultry, not until the infection in humans," please Wiryati.
Diseases can
Avian influenza is a contagious disease that attacks poultry farms, including chickens, ducks, fighting cock, quail, turkeys, pet birds and wild fowl. Avian influenza is not the same as tetelo disease. Bird flu is showing signs of the same disease is sudden death tetelo and high mortality rate. It's just not going to hurt humans because tetelo, otherwise people may be infected and died due to bird flu virus.
The virus that causes bird flu can be found in the fluid discharge from eyes, nose, mouth and feces of infected birds. Humans can also spread the virus by removing and selling infected poultry.
Indication of AI virus infected birds can be seen, including poultry experiencing shortness of breath, face and chest muscles comb bluish, swollen heads, legs and claws like a scraped red, diarrhea, mucus out of the mouth and nose, sudden death and high mortality rates.
To anticipate the spread of bird flu virus in humans need to be considered include always washing hands with soap and water especially before and after handling poultry and poultry products, do not kill, take or sell the birds sick, always report it and bury dead birds sick, eat poultry and poultry products that have been cooked until done, do not eat or drink the blood of birds, and close the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
The parents do not let the children and elderly people in direct contact with sick chickens. More importantly, always sweeping the house and surrounding areas every day to keep the house, chicken house and its surroundings clean of chicken droppings. (I6)
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