The Plateau State government on Wednesday confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza, saying that it had destroyed seven poultry farms affected by the bird flu in the state.
Dr Doris Bitrus, Chief Veterinary Officer in Plateau, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos.
"Seven poultry have been destroyed and more than 20,000 birds killed following the outbreak of the dreaded diseases," she said.
She said the State's Ministry of Agriculture had taken measures to contain the disease, saying that other affected poultry farms had been depopulated and disinfected.
"We have also ensured that that the carcasses and wastes are adequately disposed off," she added.
Bitrus advised poultry owners and live bird marketers to step up bio-security and hygiene measures within and around their farms and markets.
She also advised members of the poultry association against the sale, slaughter and consumption of sick and dead birds.
The Veterinary Officer urged poultry farmers to register their farms with the Inspectorate Division of the Veterinary Services Department of the Agriculture Ministry.
Dr Ayuba Musa, Desk Officer, Avian Influenza, Ministry of Agriculture, who also confirmed the outbreak of the disease, told NAN that measures had been taken to reduce the spread of the disease
According to him, the state government is creating awareness among farmers and consumers on the virus.
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