Bird Flu Suspected of Killing 150 Chickens

Magelang (Antara Bali) - Avian influenza was believed to have caused the death of 150 chickens in  the regency of Magelang, Central  Java  in the past four days.

The chickens died suddenly in the village of Klopo since April 11 and the carcass of some of the dead chickens have been sent to Veterinary Center in Yogyakarta to confirm the cause of the death, head of animal health and veterinary community of the district animal husbandry  and fishery service, John Manglapy  said.

"The result of rapid test, however, showed that it was AI. Therefore, we have started spraying everyday for seven successive days," he said.

The district authorities have taken precaution with vaccination to prevent the possible spread of the bird flue, John said. (IGT)