FoodHealthBird Flu: Bauchi State Government Kills 27,000 Birds

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The Chairman, Technical Committee on the Control of Avian Influenza in Bauchi state Samaila Burga, says the government has killed about 27,000 birds to curtail the spread of Bird flu in the State.

Burga told newsmen on Friday in Bauchi that nine poultry farms were affected by the outbreak in Bauchi and Toro local government areas of the state, explaining that 27,000 birds were killed in one of the poultry farms to avert its spread across the state.

Burga, also the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, said 130 veterinary doctors have been deployed to all the 20 local government areas for surveillance.

 “The birds were depopulated to prevent other birds from contracting the deadly disease.

“The committee was constituted by the state government as part of efforts to stop the spread of bird flu, which had spread to two local governments in the state,” he said.

He said the government would embark on sensitization of various stakeholders to educate them on how to detect any live bird infected with the disease.

Burga warned people to avoid eating affected birds and urged poultry owners to ensure adherence to guidelines on setting up of poultry and protection against the bird’s deadly diseases.

He said that the state government is committed to tackling the menace and resurgence of such influenza virus.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)

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