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Eleven cases of bird flu registered in Serbia
Belgrade,
15 March 2006
Director of the Veterinary Directorate at the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Dejan Krnjajic said today that 11 cases of the bird flu virus have been registered in Serbia.
At a press conference, Krnjajic said that ten cases were registered in swans and one in a rooster. Nine swans were found in Backi Monostor and one in Bacevci, whereas the dead rooster was found near Bajina Basta and is the first case of the bird flu virus in poultry.
Krnjajic pointed out that out of 17 dead swans found near Backi Monostor, nine were infected with the bird flu virus. The disease has been present on the territory of Serbia since February 28, he recalled.
According to Krnjajic, the dead rooster was sent to Great Britain for analysis and results from the laboratory in Weybridge are due in seven days. He added that only one man was in contact with the infected rooster.
By administering the T61 poisonous substance directly to the heart, 371 hens and roosters were humanely culled near Bajina Basta, as well as 176 chickens, four ducks and two cats, said Krnjajic and added that owners of these animals will receive compensation totalling 400,000 dinars.
He also said that the risk from bird flu virus will increase between April 15 and May 1 when wild ducks and geese are to migrate from Nigeria. There is actual danger that the virus will spread to these birds as well, he concluded.
Krnjajic pointed out that out of 17 dead swans found near Backi Monostor, nine were infected with the bird flu virus. The disease has been present on the territory of Serbia since February 28, he recalled.
According to Krnjajic, the dead rooster was sent to Great Britain for analysis and results from the laboratory in Weybridge are due in seven days. He added that only one man was in contact with the infected rooster.
By administering the T61 poisonous substance directly to the heart, 371 hens and roosters were humanely culled near Bajina Basta, as well as 176 chickens, four ducks and two cats, said Krnjajic and added that owners of these animals will receive compensation totalling 400,000 dinars.
He also said that the risk from bird flu virus will increase between April 15 and May 1 when wild ducks and geese are to migrate from Nigeria. There is actual danger that the virus will spread to these birds as well, he concluded.
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