January 13, 2012

Jakarta clamps down on backyard poultry

Indonesian authorities have culled hundreds of backyard poultry in five locations in Jakarta following a suspected fatal case of bird flu on January 7.
 

The Agriculture and Marine Agency of Jakarta reported that about 327 birds were stamped out, including 46 pigeons, 225 chickens and 56 ducks.

The head of the Agency, Ipih Ruyani, said that sweeping action will continue in cooperation with some sub-districts. "Backyard poultry should only be raised when equipped with bird-flu free certification," she stated.