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About 9,280 birds have died following the outbreak of Avian Influenza in Bauchi State.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Animal Resources and Nomadic Resettlement in the state, Alhaji Umar Giade, during a sensitisation visit to Toro Local Government Area of the state.
He said ten poultry farms have been affected with the disease in 3 local government areas of Katagum, Bauchi and Toro.
He said: “a total of 558 various species of birds in seven poultry farms in Toro Local Government Area have been affected, out of which, 9,280 birds were killed.”
According to Giade, Toro Council Area has the highest population of poultry farms in the state due to the conducive weather and peaceful nature of the area.
Earlier, the Caretaker Committee Chairman, Toro Local Government Area, Adamu Geji, who was represented by the Head of Administration of the local government, Usman Mashema, said the council was determined to partner with the Ministry of Animal Resources and Nomadic Resettlement to fight the disease from the area.
He commended the state government for its effort towards enlightening poultry farmers on the dangers of the disease.
Courtesy of allafrica.com
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