Two outbreaks of A/H5N6 avian flu reported in Ba Ria Vung Tau
VOV.VN - Two outbreaks of A/H5N6 avian influenza have been discovered in flocks of chickens belonging to two separate breeding households from Phuoc Thuan commune in Xuyen Moc district in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau.
Veterinary workers collect dead fowls for culling. (Photo: VNA) |
Upon receiving notification of the outbreaks, the provincial animal health and husbandry sub-department took four samples from the two breeding facilities. The results of these samples tested positive for A/H5N6.
The sub-department noted that the fowls from both households had not been vaccinated, in addition, the number of breeding chickens had mainly been imported from Binh Dinh province.
In order to deal with the epidemic, 230,000 doses of vaccines to combat bird flu among poultry have been given to the communes of Phuoc Thuan, Phuoc Tan, and Phuoc Buu in Xuyen Moc district. This is being done alongside additional doses of vaccines being provided to four communes located in safety zones across Xuyen Moc district in order to urgently prevent the further spread of the A/H5N6 virus.
A/H5N6 avian influenza represents a dangerous disease that is both contagious, and transmittable to humans. Severe cases of the virus could lead to death. The local agricultural sector has proposed that the provincial People’s Committee direct relevant agencies to undertake drastic measures in a bid to prevent the further spread of disease among poultry.
The local health sector has also been strictly monitoring any signs of bird flu among humans to prevent the transmission of A/H5N6 avian influenza from poultry to humans. The districts of Xuyen Moc and Dat Do have been urged to spray antiseptic and disinfectants throughout breeding facilities and vaccinate their poultry flocks on a large scale to combat the epidemic.
The provincial animal health and husbandry sub-department has also warned residents to sterilize their breeding farms while also strictly supervising the transport of poultry in affected areas.