Strict bird flu measures continuing in Thailand
August 15th, 2006
Charal Trinvuthipon, the Thailand Vice Minister for Agriculture, announced that the country’s severe bird flu prevention measures will remain in place until the end of the year, focusing on free-range duck-raising farmers, who are forced to choose the closed system farming, which can reduce the risk of infection from wild birds. More than half of Thailand’s duck farmers have registered for this system so far. Other measures will control the spread of the virus carried by migratory birds, whilst harsh punitive measures will be taken against those who clandestinely transport or sell poultry of unknown origin. The country will also continue with its campaigns meant to raise awareness and consciousness of poultry farmers and vendors.