Govt works to stop bird flu spread

Govt works to stop bird flu spread

PEKALONGAN, Central Java: To fight the spread of bird flu, the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Office in Pekalongan regency has vaccinated 300,000 fowls kept by residents over the past few days.

In addition to vaccinating birds, employees at the office have also cleaned up and disinfected bird cages, said office head Jarot Rusmanto.

The office took these measures after dozens of chickens belonging to residents of Sragi district died. Although it has not yet been determined whether the chickens died of bird flu, authorities in the regency are moving quick to prevent the spread of the virus. -- Antara