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Dept yet to release compensation guidelines over bird flu outbreak
In some cases, the H5N8 strain has caused millions of rand in damages coupled with job losses, with thousands more possibly on the line.
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At least 40 bird flu cases confirmed since June outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries confirmed cases of bird flu to the World Organisation for Animal Health.
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SA Poultry Association: WC govt has bird flu outbreak under control
The association's Charlotte Nkuna says they’re doing everything possible to minimise damage from the outbreak.
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WC farmers urged to implement strict measures to fight bird flu
This is the first time that the Western Cape is dealing with the highly pathogenic avian influenza in the poultry industry.
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Many WC farms struggling to deal with avian flu outbreak
State vet Aileen Pypers says this is the first time the province is dealing with the highly pathogenic avian influenza in the poultry industry.
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[LISTEN] What's the latest on bird flu in the WC?
Thousands of birds have been killed following the bird flu outbreak in the Western Cape.
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First cases of Newcastle disease found in WC birds
Dr Deon De Beer has warned authorities to be aware of Newcastle Disease, a viral condition affecting birds such as chickens, which can be passed on to humans.
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Bird flu: WC officials brace for more outbreaks
A duck farm in the Joostenbergvlakte is the latest casualty.
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WC govt concerned by job losses as result of bird flu outbreak
Nearly a hundred workers on The Duck Farm have lost their jobs due to the loss of thousands of ducks.
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Ducks culled, jobs lost as bird flu hits Cape farm
Avian influenza has spread to The Duck Farm in the Joostenbergvlakte.
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MEC relieved with no new developments in WC bird flu outbreak
Last month a number of poultry farms reported birds infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 strain.
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'Bird flu vaccine would have to be based on sound scientific research'
Thousands of chickens have been culled and their eggs destroyed. Ostriches and other birds are also affected.
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Tests being carried out in WC areas hit by bird flu
Provincial Agricultural MEC Alan Winde says affected farms have been quarantined.
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Bird flu strain spotted on chicken farm in Western Cape
Around 10,000 chickens have died from the flu and officials are busy culling the rest of the poultry on the property to prevent further spread.
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SA's bird flu outbreak threatens poultry industry - minister
Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana said government would consider importing fertile eggs to help close a supply gap due to the culling of thousands of birds.
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Wild birds suspected source of avian flu outbreak in WC
Earlier this week, the Western Cape Agriculture Department said it has placed two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area under quarantine.
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Two WC farms under quarantine after bird flu confirmed
Provincial Agricultural MEC Alan Winde says although they are taking the virus seriously it’s unlikely it will spread to humans.
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Areas affected by bird flu in WC placed under quarantine
Two cases have been reported on Ostrich farms, home to about a thousand birds on each plot outside Heidelberg.
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WC Agriculture Dept confirms presence of H5N8 bird flu
The virus is highly pathogenic in birds but considered unlikely to infect humans.
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WC Agriculture Department probing possible cases of bird flu
There have been 13 reported outbreaks of the highly contagious virus in various parts of Mpumalanga, Gauteng and the Free State since June.
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Philippines reports first avian flu outbreak, to cull 200,000 birds
The avian flu outbreak was detected on a farm in San Luis municipality in Pampanga province, north of the capital Manila.
