{"id":352362,"date":"2025-01-14T17:43:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=352362"},"modified":"2025-01-14T17:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:43:20","slug":"fg-confirms-outbreak-of-avian-influenza-in-kano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/01\/14\/fg-confirms-outbreak-of-avian-influenza-in-kano\/","title":{"rendered":"FG confirms outbreak of Avian Influenza in Kano"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Urged state veterinary offices and relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance systems and implement strict biosecurity measures<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Federal Government has confirmed is an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu) in Kano State, affecting multiple bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls and turkeys.<\/p>\n<p>In a circular on Tuesday by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, the government raised concerns about the heightened risk of the disease spreading, particularly during this season.<\/p>\n<p>The circular urged state veterinary offices and relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance systems and implement strict biosecurity measures to curb the spread of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/01\/07\/fg-outlines-measures-to-prevent-outbreak-of-new-virus-detected-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to take adequate preventive measures,\u201d the circular emphasised, calling for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to prevent the disease from spreading to neighbouring states and regions.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also recommended public awareness campaigns and close monitoring of poultry populations to detect and address new cases promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Providing further details, the Chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Kano State chapter, Dr. Usman Gwarzo, recounted the circumstances surrounding the first reported case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn December 2024, a young man from Galadanchi quarters in Gwale Local Government Area bought a duck from Janguza market in Tofa LGA and introduced it to his flock of hens and chickens. The duck suddenly died, followed by the chickens. The carcasses were taken to the Gwale Veterinary Clinic, where avian influenza was suspected,\u201d Dr. Gwarzo explained.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that samples sent for testing confirmed the presence of the virus in the first week of January 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urged state veterinary offices and relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance systems and implement strict biosecurity measures The Federal Government has confirmed is an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu) in Kano State, affecting multiple bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls and turkeys. 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