HCM CITY — Provinces and cities in the country are carrying out preventive methods against the spread of avian influenza, including the provision of vaccines. Agencies in the province have described the signs of avian influenza to farmers, who have been asked to report problems as soon as possible to authorities. Hậu Giang Province has also destroyed poultry infected with avian influenza and carried out other preventive methods. As of January 17, at least 103 sites for illegal poultry trading had been identified in 14 districts, according to the city’s Animal Health Division. Avian influenza broke out in the province’s Đức Phổ District during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, but it was controlled and has not spread to other areas.

Source: Viet Nam News February 16, 2017 04:30 UTC