Golden Chicks In Cleaning Campaign Against Bird Flu

Bandar Seri Begawan – In the wake of Bird flu outbreak that affected several countries in the region, the local authorities have taken various measures to monitor and prevent the disease from spreading to the country.

One such move was an unprecedented cleaning campaign, which was conducted jointly by the Ministry of Health and the Agriculture Department at a poultry slaughterhouse in Limau Manis yesterday.

A local company known as The Golden Chicks Abbatoir Sendiran Berhad owns the slaughterhouse.

The campaign was part of the joint plan among government agencies to curb and prevent the spread of bird flu epidemic in to the country.

Cleanliness is said to be a key in preventing the outbreak of the disease while at the same time protection procedures must also be observed.

Workers involved in the culling of poultry must wear appropriate clothing and equipment.

The use of masks, aprons and gloves by workers at poultry farms, abattoirs and markets are also highly recommended.

The public are also advised to observe strict hygiene practices and to keep the environment clean.

Washing hands before and after preparing food is the best and healthy way to prevent any diseases.

Vehicles and cages used in transporting poultry must also be clean using water. The use of disinfectant is also recommended. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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