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CAMBODIA: More that 1,000 birds destroyed in new outbreak of avian influenza.
A new case of bird flu has been reported in Cambodia in which more than 1,000 birds have either died or been destroyed.
The outbreak is in Laork, Kreak, Ponhea Kreak, and has affected 1,086 backyard birds.
A total of 302 birds have died in the incident and the remainder were destroyed as part of the control measures.
The source of the outbreak is unknown, but the Cambodian veterinary authorities are maintaining surveillance on surrounding villages in case of further outbreaks, according to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE).
The authorities have also imposed movement controls inside the country and established a screening program as well as disinfecting the infected buildings.
While birds in Cambodia can be vaccinated against the disease, there is no treatment for those already infected.
A new case of bird flu has been reported in Cambodia in which more than 1,000 birds have either died or been destroyed.
The outbreak is in Laork, Kreak, Ponhea Kreak, and has affected 1,086 backyard birds.
A total of 302 birds have died in the incident and the remainder were destroyed as part of the control measures.
The source of the outbreak is unknown, but the Cambodian veterinary authorities are maintaining surveillance on surrounding villages in case of further outbreaks, according to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE).
The authorities have also imposed movement controls inside the country and established a screening program as well as disinfecting the infected buildings.
While birds in Cambodia can be vaccinated against the disease, there is no treatment for those already infected.
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