Bird Flu Hits Bauchi, Kills Over 9,000 Birds

At least 9,208 birds have been killed by the Avian Influenza, commonly
referred to as Bird Flu, in three local government areas of Bauchi
State.

The affected local governments are - Bauchi, Toro and Katagum LGAs.

The state's Commissioner for Animal Resources and Nomadic
Resettlement, Mr. Umar Giade, confirmed the outbreak in the during a
sensitization visit to Toro local council area on Friday.

He said 10 poultry farms have been hit by the disease and more may be affected.

"About 558 assorted species of birds in seven poultry farms in Toro
local government area alone have been wiped out by the flu. Out of the
total number, 9,208 were earlier killed by the rampaging avian
influenza," the commissioner stated.

Toro local government area, The Nation gathered has the highest number
of affected poultry farms in the state because of the conducive
weather and peaceful nature of the area.
--TheNation