Vietnam - Suspected H5N1 outbreak in 1,500 ducks - tests pending - Bac Lieu

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Detecting avian influenza epidemic than 1,500 children
12/25/2013 16:46



(TNO) on 25.12, Nguyen Van Thoi, Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Hong Dan district (Bac Lieu) said recently discovered a local avian flu outbreak with duck herd of more than 1,500 households Van Ha Vu, hatching indicates Vinh Hoa Vinh Loc (Hong Dan district).

According to his report Vu, lately, man duck his nearly two-month-old disease, scattered dead. District Veterinary Officer shall take samples for test results positive for influenza A/H5N1.

When the test results, the district has directed immediately destroy the flock of bird flu Vu. At the same time, implementation of preventive measures such as disinfection across Vinh Loc to control the spread of disease epidemics.:tiphat:http://www.thanhnien.com.vn/pages/20131225/phat-hien-o-dich-cum-gia-cam-hon-1-500-con.aspx

 

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Re: Vietnam - Suspected H5N1 outbreak in 1,500 ducks - tests pending - Bac Lieu

Source: http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/...ong-flu-virus-strains-as-bird-flu-recurs.aspx

Vietnam fears stronger virus strains amid bird flu resurgence
Last updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013 14:30


The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu announced bird flu outbreak on a herd of more than 1,500 ducks Wednesday, fueling fears that new strains of the flu virus detected in China could hit Vietnam.

Tests on several samples of the dead ducks were positive for H5N1 virus.

Ha Van Vu, the duck owner in Hong Dan District, said he had consulted local animal health officials after members in his two-month-old flock began falling sick and dying recently.

His entire flock has been disposed of and the area was sanitized to prevent the virus from spreading...