Banyuwangi, tvOnenews.com – Anticipating the spread of the bird flu virus, Banyuwangi is on alert, one of which is preparing 38,000 doses of vaccine. These drugs will be disbursed to smallholder farmers in rural areas. Although there have been no reports of attacking livestock, the rise of bird flu must be watched out for. Breeders are also required to follow livestock handling procedures.
“Currently there are no reports of poultry deaths suspected of bird flu. However, we are still vigilant,” said the Head of the Animal Health and Veterinary Society of the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of Banyuwangi Nanang Sugianto, Friday (3/3).
Later, the vaccine will be prioritized for home breeders. The criteria, at least the range of birds around 500 birds. For those who are big breeders usually have independent care standards. In fact, it already has its own bird flu vaccine.
In addition to vaccines, breeders will also be supplied with disinfectant fluids. The liquid can be sprayed on the cage to kill germs and viruses. His party has also provided rapid test kits for bird flu, so that if a bird dies, action can be taken quickly.
“If there are reports of incidents of dead birds in large numbers, we will test them first, before taking the samples to the laboratory,” he said.
A rapid reaction team for handling viruses in animals was also formed. This team has been formed since 2007 when an outbreak of bird flu broke out in Indonesia. Later, this team will socialize bird flu to breeders. Then, prepare a quick handling step. Erratic weather is also prone to the spread of the virus, therefore breeders are asked to be vigilant.
One indication of bird flu is sudden death up to 100 percent. Then, the fowl’s comb and wattles swelled bluish.
