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