Saturday, March 3, 2012

Indonesia: Ungaran Semarang Chickens Die, tests pending

03 Maret 2012

Ungaran, suaramerdeka.com - To localize the spread of the virus that makes dozens of chickens died suddenly on RT 7 RW 4 Soka Village, West Village Ungaran Lerep District, officials plan to spray for about two weeks. Spraying includes spraying disinfectant around the cages and chicken coops.

Description of the proposed Chief District Medical Officer of Semarang, Ani Raharjo through the Head of Disease Eradication and Environment, M Gunadi. According to him, in addition to disinfect it also continues to perform checks on people who are sick.

"We plan to spray up to two weeks, hopefully not mengefek to the citizens," he said, Saturday (3/3).

Giving tamiflu tablet, he added, has not been given to residents to remember there are no signs indicating the bird flu virus contracted by the signs of fever over 38 degrees, pain when swallowing food, cold and cough.

"Giving tamiflu not we give it, considering there are no signs of infectious to humans," he continued.

Separately, Head of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Anang Dwinanta explains Semarang regency, the blood samples of dead chickens sent directly to the Center for Veterinary Wates (BBVet) to ensure the cause of death of chickens. "We immediately sent blood samples to BBVet, the results of these samples will be obtained a few days later," he explained.

According to him, the citizens themselves do not have to worry about remembering it and the Department of Health continues to monitor developments known to exist. Bird Flu Response Team and Infectious Diseases has been placed on alert when there are further findings.

Meanwhile, Utari (43) residents RT 7 RW 4 hoping to officers to monitor the chickens in the village. This is done because many people who raise chickens in a way diliarkan diumbar or not at home. "We hope there is dissemination of prevention in order that citizens understand what the bird flu, signs, and how to prevent it," he said.

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