Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – A new outbreak
of virus subtype H5N1 has been detected in the central
province of Ha Tinh, according to the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The Ha Tinh Department for Breeding
and Animal Health reported that the virus had been found in signs of the flu in
a flock of 1,698 fowls at a family farm in Dai Nai ward in Ha Tinh city since
March 21. Up to 50 ducks died and the test showed they infected with .
Local authorities culled the dead fowls and sprayed
chemicals on the farm and surrounding areas to prevent the virus from
spreading.
In the meantime, A/H5N1 is hitting Mekong Delta Can Tho city
and southern Hau Giang province while an A/H5N6 outbreak is affecting central
Quang Tri province.
According to the Department of Animal Health, Vietnam
faces high risks of infection of new avian flu virus strains, such as A/H7N9,
A/H5N2 and A/H5N8 via illegal transport, trading and consumption of poultry,
particularly in northern border provinces.
The agency urged all localities to proactively prevent and
control avian influenza and strengthen their supervision and punishment on
poultry smuggling while monitoring their areas to promptly detect and handle
any emerging outbreaks. – VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
