Supply Ducks of Java Paused
Friday, 25/01/13, 19:11 PM by Rev. Hidayat.
Palembang City Government suspended the supply of poultry from outside the city. This step is to anticipate the spread of bird flu virus (H5N1).
"We're not taking any chances," said head of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Palembang Tegoeh Sudirman, Friday (25/1).
Poultry supply is stopped particularly from Java, such Brebes, Central Java. "This type of poultry, especially ducks. Because of the bird flu endemic areas, "said Sudirman, saying the suspension has been started a few days ago.
How long will it halt? Sudirman said, "Until every area that distribute them (suppliers, red) can give you a recommendation that the area is safe bird flu."
In Palembang, the demand for duck meat is quite large. The center of ducks among others in the G...
