The Nigerian government has announced a bird flu outbreak in Kano State. Bird flu, also called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is a disease that spreads among birds like chickens, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys.
The problem started when a man from Gwale Local Government Area bought a duck from the market in December. The duck soon got sick and died. Sadly, the disease spread to the man’s chickens, and they also died. When the dead birds were taken to the veterinary clinic, tests confirmed it was bird flu.
The government is worried that the disease could spread to other areas. To stop this, they’ve asked people who take care of birds to follow strict safety rules, like cleaning equipment, keeping their farms secure, and properly handling sick birds.
For now, the bird flu has not affected big poultry farms, which is good news for farmers who raise large numbers of birds.
The government also wants to teach people about the disease and check for any new cases early. Experts say everyone needs to work together to stop bird flu from spreading to other states.
Bird flu has been a problem in Nigeria before, often causing big losses for farmers. This outbreak shows how important it is to act quickly to protect birds and the economy.
