Bird flu disease reoccurs in Dong Thap
23-JUL-2008 Intellasia | Nhandan
Jul 23, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
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A new outbreak of bird flu disease has occurred in Dong Thap province, the Veterinary Department announced on July 20.
On July 18, right after receiving information about 350 dead chickens that were suspected of suffering from bird flu disease, out of a total number of 500 chickens raised by one household in Tan Hoa hamlet, Tan Nhuan Dong commune, Chau Thanh district, the local veterinary service culled the remaining number of chicken immediately.
After that, the chickens were tested positive to virus H5N1.
At present, the local authority is taking urgent measures to prevent the disease from spreading.
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