Delta confirms outbreak of Avian influenza, 164,173 birds reported dead

The Delta State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Avian influenza in the state, with 164, 173 birds reported dead. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Julius Egbedi, made this known while addressing a newsman on Wednesday in Asaba. ”Government has taken action to curtail the spread of the disease. ”So far, some poultry farms across…