Geese, turkeys, chickens impacted
Deadly disease strikes poultry in Tuz Khurmatu
TUZ KHURMATU— A severe outbreak of a deadly disease has recently affected the bird and poultry populations in Salah Al-Din’s Khurmatu district, causing concern among local residents who are urging authorities to find a solution.
Over the past several days, a large number of geese, turkeys, chickens, and birds have been found dead. Zina Haider, the Veterinary Director of Khurmatu, informed 964media, “We are not aware of the situation, and no one has visited us to report these occurrences.”
Haider advised, “Anyone owning affected animals should promptly visit our department with their poultry for examination so that we can diagnose the disease and determine its type.”
According to locals, the symptoms observed in the affected turkeys include swelling around the eyes and mouth, broken limbs, and sudden death. The condition appears similarly in the geese, with the added inability to stand, leading to their eventual death.
This incident follows a recent outbreak in Sulaymaniyah’s Dukan Lake, where a yet-to-be-diagnosed disease killed hundreds of gulls, and no cure has been found yet.
Outbreaks of avian diseases, such as avian influenza and Newcastle disease, have caused significant impacts globally. These diseases can lead to high mortality rates in poultry, disrupt local economies, and threaten food security. Infected birds often show symptoms like respiratory distress, swelling, lethargy, and sudden death.
Effective disease management includes prompt reporting, quarantine measures, and culling infected animals to prevent spread. Internationally, organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health monitor and support efforts to control these outbreaks to minimize their impact on public health and agriculture.
Mass gull deaths in Dukan Lake spark concerns for the bird species
