PREVIEW: Bird flu in Vryheid, 60000 chickens destroyed
Birds had begun showing symptoms of influenza in a commercial layer house about two weeks ago.
EGGBERT Eggs has euthanized 60 000 birds after some of its layer chickens tested positive for bird flu (HPAI H5N8).
General manager for Eggbert Eggs, Gawie Rossouw, confirmed in an official press statement released on Tuesday that five birds had begun showing symptoms of influenza in one layer house about two weeks ago.
The Eggbert team wished to reassure the public that all eggs and manure were contained and disposed of according to the prescribed rules and regulations, and the site in question has been closed off and placed under quarantine.
Members of the public are also requested to report any sightings of higher than usual levels of chicken or wild bird mortalities. Contact you veterinarian or the state veterinarian for assistance.
Full story, including report from the South African Poultry Association, in the Vryheid Herald newspaper.
