AVIAN FLU CONTINUED
| WORLDWIDE SPREAD OF AVIAN FLU Avian Flu is spreading around the world.On April 6,2006 World Health Organization reported that 192 people have been infected with Avian Flu and out of those 109 died. Human cases of avian flu occurred in 9 countries so far.
Here is the statistics, according to WHO (World Health Organization. until spring of 2006.
Roll moose over the map to see the countries that had cases of Avian Flu in birds by spring of 2006.
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Information source: World Health Organization - April 21, 2006
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BIOSECURITY
The best way to deal with the Avian Flu is to prevent it. To date, there has not been a case of Avian Flu found in chicken in the North America. But, scientist predict that it is very possible that this will happen. They believe that Avian Flu can be brought to North America by wild birds. Many agencies, like CDC, have been working hard to help come up with a plan to prevent spread of the Avian Flu. They all understand that an outbreak of this disease could mean destroying millions of birds and would really affect economy worldwide. After researching this disease, experts came up with some tips that will help prevent the spread of the Avian Flu, as well as many other disease that could make chicken sick. Here are biosecurity tips:
1. Keep Distance
Only allow the people who take care of the chickens to handle them. You should not let visitors into the chicken area.
Wild birds should not make contact with your chickens by keeping chickens indoors.
Keep new birds away from old ones for at least a month.
2. Clean the Coop
Keep a set of clean clothes and shoes to wear only in the coop .
Wash hands soap and water before entering the coop.
Clean the chicken feed, water, and cages daily .
If there are dead birds they should be disposed. You should check the laws in the place you live to find out how.
3. Leave the Disease Behind You
You can bring diseases with you on your shoes, tires, or clothes. Make sure you wash them if you know they could be infected.
4. Sharing is not a good idea
Do not share any equipment with other chicken farmers. They may be infected.
5. Make sure you can tell when your chickens are sick
Watch our for the warning signs like purple wattles and combs, diarrhea, different eggs, not interested in food,
swelling or lack of movement,
6. Use disinfectants
Disinfecting coops and things that come in contact with birds is very important. Even things like bleach found in every home could help prevent disease.
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