Mystery Disease Kills Hundreds of Birds in Kazakhstan, Human Transmission Feared
An unknown disease is sweeping through the village of Bugrovoye in North Kazakhstan, leaving hundreds of geese, ducks, and chickens dead. Symptoms include puffed wings, circling behavior, blood from the nose and eyes, and foam from the mouth. Locals fear the disease may be transmitted to humans, but no diagnosis has been made yet.
Veterinarians are investigating the cause of the bird flu outbreak. Two diseases are currently being considered: avian influenza, or bird flu, and pasteurellosis. The latter is transmitted through bites, feed, or water. The disease only affects unvaccinated birds, sparing those vaccinated against bird flu. Dead birds are being disposed of in a pit on the outskirts of the village to prevent further spread.
Total disinfection of poultry houses is being prepared. Farmers are advised to keep their birds in their yards and symptomatic treatment has been prescribed. The Choyas family, who took out a loan to start a farm, has lost 600 birds due to the disease.
The disease has caused significant loss to poultry farmers in Bugrovoye. Veterinary specialists are working to identify the cause and implement control measures. While there is no evidence of human transmission yet, locals remain cautious. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
