The Atwima Nwabiagya North District has recorded over 50,000 birds deceased as a results of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
The communities include; Adankwame, Essaso, Akropong, and Marban respectively.
the outbreak which begun early this month has seen more birds killed.
The farming operators are; Kwame Adusie Ventures Farm, Darko Farms (i.e. Essaso & Akropong), Marban Annex Farm, and Adankwame Farm.
The highest among the farmers is Kwame Adusie Ventures Farm in Marban with over 34,400 birds, eggs, and feed destroyed.
The Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Marlon Mensah, Regional Laboratory Officer, Dr Amponsah Patrick, Senior Regulatory Officer of FDA – Regional, District Veterinary Officer, Miss Donkor Akosua Apofowaa, District Director of Agric, District Director of NADMO, and the District Information Officer, made sure the farm is deserted of any affected poultry bird.
The public is hereby entreated to be critical in the purchase of poultry either from farms or cold stores as the outbreak of bird flu is gradually reaching its peak in the district.