Authorised force is working on the avian flu outbreaka in Duc Xuyen hamlet, Krong No district, Dak Nong province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Three moreavian flu outbreaks have been recorded in the Central Highlands provinces ofDak Lak and Dak Nong, according to theDepartment of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment.
A/H5N1 avian flu outbreaks were found at two farms in Ea Rop and EaTmot communes in Ea Sup district in Dak Lak province, with more than 2,200 ducksculled.
Another was detected at four farms in Duc Xuyen commune, Krong Nodistrict, Dak Nong province on May 3, leading to 250 poultry and 1,800 ducksbeing destroyed.
So far, Vietnam has discovered seven A/H5N1 outbreaks in 11 farms infive provinces of Cao Bang, Vinh Long, Quang Ninh, Dak Lak and Dak Nong in the lastthree weeks.
The Department also warned of high risk of infection of new avian fluvirus strains, such as A/H7N9, A/H5N2, and A/H5N8 to Vietnam via illegaltransport of poultry, particularly in northern border provinces and otherprovinces prone to poultry smuggling.
It urged localities to be proactive in preventing avian influenza andto strengthen their supervision to detect and handle outbreaks.-VNA
