Indonesia: H5N1 suspected in duck deaths in Karanganyar Regency, C. Java- Confirmed

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Source: http://www.solopos.com/2013/08/28/ratusan-itik-mati-diduga-terserang-flu-burung-442069


Ratusan Itik Mati, Diduga Terserang Flu Burung
Rabu, 28 Agustus 2013 21:18 WIB | Tri Indriawati/JIBI/Solopos |

Hundreds of Ducks Dead, Suspected Bird Flu
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 21:18 pm | Tri Indriawati / JIBI / Solopos |

Solopos.com, KARANGANYAR - Approximately 400 ducks belong to the farmers in the village Gondangmanis, District Karangpandan, Karanganyar, gradually angur dead since last week.

These birds suspected avian influenza virus (A1), also known as bird flu. Therefore, hundreds of ducks owned by 10 farmers are showing bird flu symptoms, such as cloudy eyes, blindness occurs, high mortality, and poultry tend to like to spin.

The irregularities found, the farmers immediately send a report to the Department of Fisheries and Livestock (Disnakkan) Karanganyar on Saturday (24/08/2013). Because the case is not the first time that happened in the village of Gondangmanis.

"The village is an endemic area, used to be a lot of dead birds because infected A1. In the case of poultry deaths this time symptoms are also similar to bird deaths that occurred some time ago, "said one member of the staff of Animal Health (Keswan) Department of Fisheries and Livestock (Disnakkan) Karanganyar, Fathurrahman, to solopos.com, Wednesday (28 / 7).

Based on the analysis and the history of the spread of bird flu in the village Gondangmanis, Fathurrahman the vet also suspected of hundreds of ducks that had been attacked by a virus A1. To ensure the allegations, officials have taken samples Disnakkan Karanganyar duck carcass to perform laboratory tests on Tuesday (27/08/2013).

"The sample was taken in Jogja because we do not have test equipment A1 virus, but we can not be sure when the laboratory tests to be completed. Actually go to our report on last Saturday, but the team's new lab could come to Karanganyar yesterday [Tuesday], "he added.

In addition to taking samples of duck carcasses, Disnakkan also been urged farmers not to sell or eat sick birds. Farmers were also asked to separate the healthy and diseased poultry virus that was increasingly spreading. "Some ducks are sick still alive, but we have warned farmers that are sick duck quarantined so as not to infect others. If there are birds that died suddenly also must be buried, "said Fathurrahman.

Although laboratory test results have not come out, Disnakkan anticipate the spread of bird flu virus by providing disinfectant solution to the farmers in the village Gondangmanis.

Furthermore, they are encouraged to routinely spray disinfectant on cages and the environment to prevent the spread of the virus can also infect the human body. If the results of laboratory tests indicate that the ducks were positive virus A1, Disnakkan will immediately vaccinate poultry in the village Gondangmanis.

 

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Re: Indonesia: H5N1 suspected in duck deaths in Karanganyar Regency, C. Java- Confirmed

Source: http://www.solopos.com/2013/10/02/v...tik-di-karangpandan-positif-flu-burung-452985


SOLOPOS.COM > Soloraya > Karanganyar VIRUS AI KARANGANYAR : Jadi Itik Boro, Ratusan Itik di Karangpandan Positif Flu Burung
Rabu, 2 Oktober 2013 22:30 WIB | Tri Indriawati/JIBI/Solopos

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SOLOPOS.COM > Soloraya > Karanganyar > VIRUS KARANGANYAR AI : So Boro Ducks , Ducks in Karangpandan Hundreds Positive Bird Flu
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 22:30 PM | Tri Indriawati / JIBI / Solopos
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Solopos.com , KARANGANYAR - Hundreds of ducks die gradually Gondangmanis Village , District Karangpandan , Karanganyar , some time ago , tested positive for bird flu virus , also known as avian influenza ( AI ) .

The conclusion was based on the results of laboratory tests on samples of ducks that received the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries ( Disnakan ) Karanganyar on Tuesday ( 01/10/2013 ) .

" Of the five samples tested , two of which tested positive for AI virus . From the outset it was the signs leading up to it , "said a member of staff of Animal Health ( Keswan ) Department of Fisheries and Livestock ( Disnakkan ) Karanganyar , Fathurrahman , as found in Karangpandan Solopos.com , Wednesday ( 10/02/2013 ) .

After getting the results of laboratory tests , Disnakan has revisited conditions Gondangmanis ducks in the village . Most ducks are initially showed symptoms of bird flu has been taken to another area . Meanwhile, the remaining ducks still looks healthy .

"Back then there were still showing symptoms of bird flu , but the possibility has been sold or taken to other areas . Ideally it destroyed , but we did not have the authority to force farmers because there is no compensation , " he explained .

Men are also vet said Jikut Hamlet , Village Gondangmanis , it is an area of ​​endemic bird flu . In December 2012, hundreds of ducks owned by local farmers also died suddenly because of the AI virus .

According to him , the pattern of maintenance that does not turn into a major trigger re-emergence of bird flu virus in the hamlet Jikut . Most of the farmers are reluctant to leave the pattern maintenance of duck herding way in other areas .

Generally , farmers herding ducks into the area being harvested for food.

"Farmers always bring ducks boro [ wandering ] in search of food , even to Sukoharjo and Sragen . This pattern is very prone to cause disease when , ducks infected with AI virus boro vulnerable , "said Fathur .

Disnakan head Karanganyar , Sumiarto , said it was difficult directing people not to bring their ducks boro . Because the farmers assess the maintenance of more efficient models . In addition , eggs and duck meat preserved by boro considered more qualified and delicious .

Therefore , Disnakan would tighten oversight of the farmers in the region Gondangmanis . Mantri animals and livestock extension workers will be asked to give more intensive guidance to the farmers in order to give an injection routine vaccinations and clean the cage .