PLATEAU ANNOUNCES FRESH CASES OF BIRD FLU

The Plateau state government has announced a fresh outbreak of Avian Influenza popularly known as Bird flu in the state. In a statement released by the state’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Doris Bitrus today January 15th, the state government said six farms have been affected:

“Six farms have been confirmed positive of the disease; the farms host a total of 10,000 birds,” the statement said"  

She however stated that the state government has taken the necessary steps to stop the spread of the virus in the state