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Sudden Chicken Die-Off in South Sulawesi
Sungguminasa, Sulsel - Citizens in Sumba Opu subdistrict in Gowa district, South Sulawesi, are at unease because of sudden chicken die-offs in the last week.
Head of the Communicable Disease Mitigation Division of the Health Office of Gowa, Abidin Yaman, when confirmed on Wednesday said they have conducted a field visit following reports from citizens.
Citizens with chickens that suddenly died were examined and blood samples were collected for further testing.
But, until now the office have not found any indication of bird flu suspects.
Abidin also said the office has advised people to immediately seed medical attention of they have suspected symptoms.
“Team monitoring and examination results found no indication of bird flu suspect, but citizens must immediately seek medical attention if they suffer from high fever after having direct contact with birds,” he said.
Head of the Animal Health Division of the Livestock Service Office of Gowa, Junaedi said the office has received the report and has investigated the site.
But, the office could not yet confirm whether the cause is bird flu or not.
“We can not determine whether it is Newcastle Disease or Avian Influenza, moreover since there has yet to be laboratory testing,” he explained. (MH/K004)
Source : Antara