A big poultry farm in Ogbogbo axis of Ijebu-ode is currently facing imminent danger, as over 5,000 birds have been lost to the detected Avian Influenza, Bird Flu.
This was made known by a reliable source who pleads to be anonymous.
Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.