RSOE EDIS: Solomon Islands - Biological Hazard - 2010.04.12

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2010-04-12 05:08:02 - Biological Hazard - Solomon Islands EDIS CODE: BH-20100412-25658-SLB Date & Time: 2010-04-12 05:08:02 [UTC] Area: Solomon Islands, Province of Temotu, Santa Cruz Island, '!!! WARNING !!! Not confirmed information! Description: The Agriculture Department in Lata in the eastern Solomon Islands province of Temotu is investigating the sudden deaths of dozens of chickens on Santa Cruz Island. The department has so far received reports that 40 chickens in a dozen different villages have died suddenly. A spokesman for the department, Titus Nume, says they have put in place quarantine measures to contain the unknown disease. Mr. Nume says it's the 1st time there has been such an outbreak around the island and that they have sought additional expertise from Honiara to try and isolate it. The name of Hazard: Poultry Die-off (undientified disease) Species: Animal Status: Suspected Posted:2010-04-12 05:08:02 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu