Israel Detects Bird Flu
In southern Israel, the pathogenic bird flu has been detected in two turkey farms, said Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Bird Flu in Israel
In response, the Ministry quarantined all coops within 10 km of the outbreak and instructed the public to buy poultry meat and eggs only at regulated sales places.
Avoid buying unmarked and unpackaged eggs and consume the meat and eggs only cooked, Xinhua news agency reported.
‘Over recent weeks, five outbreaks of H5N1 influenza in chicken and turkey farms have been detected in northern and central Israel.’
It also called on breeders to keep birds indoors to reduce the risk of infection from wild birds.
Source: IANS