An outbreak of Bird flu also known as Avian Influenza has hit Plateau, killing at least 3,900 birds. “Sometime in January, when we heard of an outbreak of the dreaded disease in some parts of Bauchi State, we knew Plateau was at risk. “We immediately swung into action and took samples from the farms to our labs and it was confirmed it is bird flu. “Without hesitation, we went and depopulated the farms to avoid further spread of the disease to other farms. He advised Plateau residents to avoid the sale, slaughtering and consumption of sick and dead birds, to avoid being infected.

Source: The Guardian February 19, 2019 15:11 UTC