Quang Ngai: Destroyed 800 ducks infected with influenza A/H5N1

On August 26, Mr. Dang Xuan Trung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Tinh Commune (Quang Ngai Province), said that the locality had just destroyed a flock of ducks infected with the A/H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Accordingly, 800 ducks with a total weight of 400kg belonging to Mr. LNP's household (residing in Ha Nhai Bac village, Son Tinh commune) have just been destroyed by the locality.

After discovering unusual signs in his flock of ducks, Mr. P. reported it to the veterinary agency. The provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine took samples and sent them to the Diagnostic and Testing Station I (under the Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Testing Center II) for testing. The results showed that the sample was positive for the A/H5N1 influenza virus.

Farmers need to pay attention to taking care of their duck flocks. Illustration photo

In addition to destroying the duck flock, authorities also quickly deployed vaccination to contain and control the risk of disease spread.

Mr. Dang Xuan Trung said: "The A/H5N1 influenza virus has the risk of spreading to humans. The destruction process must be carried out according to technical procedures, ensuring biosafety and environmental hygiene.

The Public Service Supply Center has coordinated with the Commune Economic Department to organize forces and complete the destruction steps according to current regulations. The outbreak area has also been isolated and thoroughly treated to prevent the risk of spreading. Up to now, the commune has not recorded any new outbreaks.

NGUYEN TRANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/quang-ngai-tieu-huy-800-con-vit-nhiem-cum-ah5n1-post810229.html