Avian influenza outbreak in Dien Chau

The farm has 780 broiler chickens, weighing from 1 to 1.5 kg/chicken. From the first case detected on January 17, 2018, to January 19, 2018, 115 chickens were sick, 65 died. According to the owner, the chickens were vaccinated against Newcastle disease on September 12, 2017 and fowl cholera on October 22, 2017, but not against avian influenza.

Vaccination against avian influenza for poultry flocks in the epidemic area of ​​Dien Lien commune. Photo: Phu Huong

The authorities and local authorities have announced on Dien Lien commune radio about the epidemic situation, the danger level of bird flu and instructed people on disease prevention measures. At the same time, they signed a commitment with their families not to slaughter, not to sell, to quarantine sick poultry, not to throw carcasses indiscriminately, and to clean and disinfect barns according to the instructions of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station.

Sprinkle lime to disinfect the area around the epidemic area. Photo: Phu Huong

Immediately after the poultry flock tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, on the morning of January 21, the District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station coordinated with local authorities to destroy the entire poultry flock of this household according to the correct procedure.

Immediately after the outbreak, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine provided chemicals to spray disinfectants in the epidemic area and surrounding areas. Photo: Phu Huong

Mr. Nguyen Trong Bon - Head of Dien Chau District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station said: The provincial Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has also provided 20,000 doses of avian influenza vaccine and 60 liters of chemicals for Dien Chau to deploy to fight the epidemic. Vaccination for poultry flocks in the epidemic area and surrounding areas has been carried out since the morning of January 22.

Phu Huong