Avian influenza was detected in Changsha farm. All ducks in the farm have been killed
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Last Update: 2006-08-17
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Introduction: the H5N1 avian influenza virus was isolated from the positive samples of dead ducklings sent for examination by the National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory in Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, Monday, according to the Information Office of the Ministry of agriculture On August 4, when the Veterinary Department of Changsha City was monitoring, it found that there were sporadic deaths of ducklings in a breeding farm in Kaifu District of Changsha City As of August 10, a total of 1805 ducklings had died The Veterinary Department of Kaifu District immediately took samples and sent them to Hunan veterinary general station Some samples were PCR positive and then sent to the National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory for testing The Ministry of agriculture and the people's Government of Hunan Province shall, in accordance with the requirements of relevant emergency plans, organize and carry out emergency response work in a timely manner All 217000 ducks in the farm have been killed At present, poultry breeding is normal in the area around the farm
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