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H5N3 avian influenza virus detected in the manure of Guandu wetland migratory birds
2018-12-14 19:52
[Reporter Yang Xinhui/Taipei Report] The H5N3 subtype poultry influenza virus was detected in the migratory bird droppings in the Guandu Wetland of Taipei. The Taipei Animal Protection Department said that the sampling point is in a controlled protected area that is not open to the public. There were no cases of bird transmission in the world, but they did not eliminate doubts. They still sent staff to the entrances and exits of the area to disinfect them yesterday (13th). The people do not have to worry too much.The Ministry of Environmental Protection said that when the routine monitoring of migratory bird droppings was carried out in the Guandu wetland, H5N3 avian influenza virus was detected in the bird droppings. Environmental disinfection was carried out yesterday to prevent the spread of the epidemic, but the sampling point is in a non-open area. There are no cases of avian transmission of the virus. Zhou Chongxi, a professor at the National Taiwan University Veterinary College of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases Research Center, said that according to the test report provided by the Animal Health Laboratory, it is speculated that the virus should be an external source virus that is occasionally seen by waterfowl-type migratory birds. Any case of human infection with the H5N3 subtype avian influenza virus is even fatal. At present, the Planning Department will carry out epidemic prevention counseling for poultry households within 3 km around the sampling point, and carry out sampling and monitoring for three consecutive months. Each of the 20 samples of serum, throat and cloaca swabs will be sent for inspection every month. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the visits to the poultry households around the sampling point for suspicious cases and to check whether their biosafety and epidemic prevention measures are complete. The Animal Protection Department reminded that every winter, the bird flu virus will enter an active period. It is easy for the bird droppings to detect non-high pathogenic avian influenza virus, and urge people not to touch or feed wild birds at will, if they accidentally touch wild birds or bird droppings. Just wash your hands and don't worry too much. The Environmental Protection Department said that it will continue to strengthen the monitoring measures against bird flu epidemic prevention, and will also supervise all poultry households to strengthen epidemic prevention and implement bio-safety measures. When purchasing poultry meat, people must identify the sanitary inspection mark for slaughter and fully cook. Eat to protect your health.
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2018-12-14 19:52
[Reporter Yang Xinhui/Taipei Report] The H5N3 subtype poultry influenza virus was detected in the migratory bird droppings in the Guandu Wetland of Taipei. The Taipei Animal Protection Department said that the sampling point is in a controlled protected area that is not open to the public. There were no cases of bird transmission in the world, but they did not eliminate doubts. They still sent staff to the entrances and exits of the area to disinfect them yesterday (13th). The people do not have to worry too much.The Ministry of Environmental Protection said that when the routine monitoring of migratory bird droppings was carried out in the Guandu wetland, H5N3 avian influenza virus was detected in the bird droppings. Environmental disinfection was carried out yesterday to prevent the spread of the epidemic, but the sampling point is in a non-open area. There are no cases of avian transmission of the virus. Zhou Chongxi, a professor at the National Taiwan University Veterinary College of Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases Research Center, said that according to the test report provided by the Animal Health Laboratory, it is speculated that the virus should be an external source virus that is occasionally seen by waterfowl-type migratory birds. Any case of human infection with the H5N3 subtype avian influenza virus is even fatal. At present, the Planning Department will carry out epidemic prevention counseling for poultry households within 3 km around the sampling point, and carry out sampling and monitoring for three consecutive months. Each of the 20 samples of serum, throat and cloaca swabs will be sent for inspection every month. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the visits to the poultry households around the sampling point for suspicious cases and to check whether their biosafety and epidemic prevention measures are complete. The Animal Protection Department reminded that every winter, the bird flu virus will enter an active period. It is easy for the bird droppings to detect non-high pathogenic avian influenza virus, and urge people not to touch or feed wild birds at will, if they accidentally touch wild birds or bird droppings. Just wash your hands and don't worry too much. The Environmental Protection Department said that it will continue to strengthen the monitoring measures against bird flu epidemic prevention, and will also supervise all poultry households to strengthen epidemic prevention and implement bio-safety measures. When purchasing poultry meat, people must identify the sanitary inspection mark for slaughter and fully cook. Eat to protect your health.
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