An outbreak of Bird flu also known as Avian Influenza has hit Plateau, killing at least 3,900 birds.
Dr Spak Shaset, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the State told newsmen today in Jos, that the outbreak has affected two farms in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas of the state and so far 3900 birds have died.
Shaset charged poultry farmers and live bird marketers to step up bio-security and hygiene measures within and around their farms and markets.
He advised Plateau residents to avoid the sale, slaughtering and consumption of sick and dead birds to avoid being infected.
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