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Monday, February 25, 2013

VIDEO: Suspected Exposure to H5N1, hundreds of ducks in Bantul Sudden Death

VIDEO: Suspected Exposure to H5N1, hundreds of ducks in Bantul Sudden Death

Liputan6.com, Bantul : Hundreds of ducks owned by farmers in Bantul, Yogyakarta, died suddenly in the last week. 



 As ducks belonging Sarjowiyono, villagers Baros, Bantul, before finally dying. In the last week, more than 60 of his ducks died suddenly after suffering seizure-like symptoms. Initially the dead ducks seen circling and flounder until it is no longer able to stand. Within hours, livestock die one by one despite various treatments he has done. Deaths duck with the same symptoms not only affects Sarjowiyono.Dozens of farmers in the village adjacent to the mouth of the River Opak also suffered losses due to hundreds of pet birds died suddenly. To avoid wider impact, officials urged residents not in direct contact with poultry. Officers also took samples for further investigation, while the rest were destroyed by fire.Based on research conducted animal health officials, duck deaths allegedly due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. (Ado)  http://news.liputan6.com/read/521683/video-diduga-terpapar-h5n1-ratusan-itik-di-bantul-mati-mendadak