Jakarta on alert that should, but do not panic.This call was called by the Ministry of Health to address reports of high mortality duck in several districts in Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java. Based on field investigations, laboratory examinations, as well as biomolecular research, it was concluded that the disease has been found to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1 clade 2.3, the sub-clade 2.3.2.
Well, clade 2.3 is a newly discovered clade first time in Indonesia. Clade is different from the clade of Avian Influenza (AI), which is found which is 2.1. was conveyed by the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Ministry of Agriculture, Gratitude Iwantoro, in a written statement received and writtendetikHealth on Wednesday (12/12/2012). Clade This new may arise due to gene mutations or genetic drift and shift away from the previous virus. There is also the possibility of the introduction of new viruses based on common foreign Haemaglutinin the phylogenic tree.
This is probably caused by the entry of ducks or products from abroad illegally or because of migration of wild birds.With this condition, people do not have to worry when eating meat or duck eggs, as long as it cooked first. Also do not forget to wear a mask and wash hands with soap while maintaining, or bury carcasses slaughtered ducks and other birds. Breeder ducks were also asked to report when their animals have died suddenly.
If there is a sick duck, should be isolated.
In addition it is also advised not to nourish ducks with chickens and other poultry. early detection or rapid test by sending a specimen to the laboratory to be done to confirm the diagnosis laboratory in ducks that died suddenly. If the diagnosis is positive it will be accompanied by depopulation limited biosecurity. In areas where an increase in cases of AI will be traffic restrictions and duck products.Traffic control at the exit point of ducks by the Animal
Quarantine refers to the SOP control of AI in 2010.Completeness negative PCR test results are also required for ducks live traffic from AI-infected areas.Meanwhile, Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health has not advocated AI vaccination strategy in ducks. But for commercial breeder who has performed vaccination can continue to use AI vaccines recommended the Ministry of Agriculture. Monitoring of the case continues. Also needs to be made is also traffic information map ducks. http://health.detik.com/read/2012/12/12/092815/2116150/763/laporan-kematian-ternak-itik-tinggi-masyarakat-tak-perlu-panik
