Good job in preventing the spread of the H5N1 avian flu
but make sure the culled chickens and eggs are destroyed as Malaysians are very
smart in making money and will attempt process and sell these chickens and eggs
infested with H5N1 avian flu to unsuspecting customers or to some restaurants
who do not mind buying as long as it is cheap and can boost the profit margins.
This is Malaysia and anything can happen
Broiler chicken, eggs
safe, assures Veterinary Department
| March 25, 2017
No sign of the bird flu, confined to Kelantan,
spreading to humans, says health ministry.
PUTRAJAYA: Broiler chickens and
eggs available in the market are safe for consumption as the products are
supplied by the country’s chicken breeders and operators, and are certified
free from H5N1 avian flu, says the Veterinary Services Department.
It said the breeders and operators were constantly monitoring the
situation and imposing control on the birds’ movement in their respective
states.
“The level of preparation in other states (except for Kelantan)
which remain free (from H5N1) is at an all-time high,” it added in a statement
here today.
According to the statement, the H5N1 outbreak was currently being
controlled within a 30km radius from Kampung Pulau Tebu (the location where the
outbreak was detected), involving six jurisdictions in Kelantan, namely Kota
Bharu, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tumpat, Tanah Merah and Bachok.
“A total of 121 birds and 31 eggs
had been culled in a culling exercise at 18 locations yesterday, while three
chickens were seized in the inspection on 208 vehicles in the state.
“The culling exercise continues at other locations. In total,
37,862 birds and 15,450 eggs had been culled so far. In addition, 3,602
samples from 613 bird owners had been taken,” said the department.
Deputy Health Minister Dr Hilmi Yahaya today confirmed that there
was no H5N1 infection from chicken on humans reported in Kelantan so far and
advised members of the public not to panic.
The infection had also not spread to neighbouring Terengganu.
On March 15, the Kelantan government declared H5N1 as a state
disaster
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