subject: Birds Of Prey Vaccination Against H5n1 At The Jurong Bird Park [print this page] The Jurong Bird Park remains vigilant in their approach towards H5N1, by conducting annual avian flu (H5N2) vaccinations for the 600 species of birds in their collection. Vaccinating the birds with the H5N2 vaccine increases the birds' immune system by creating antibodies. With the increase in the immune system,theremight bea decrease in mortality when faced with H5N1. Another line of defense against H5N1 lies inthe presence of sentinel chickens in the exhibits. Sentinel chickens have no immunity andwill fall sick very easily when faced with a disease. They are the firstalertin the event of any plausible infection. The blood and faeces of these sentinel chickens are tested monthly for avian influenza.
The Bird Park also organizes annual bird flu drills, which simulate an actual outbreak as preparedness is key.
Hoot, an Eurasian eagle owl, being vaccinated against H5N1 (avian flu), with the H5N2 vaccine at the Jurong Bird Park. Vaccinating birds with the H5N2 vaccine increases the birds' immune system by creating antibodies. With the increase in the immune system,theremight bea decrease in mortality when faced with H5N1.
Arlina, an African fish eagle being vaccinated against H5N1 (avian flu), with the H5N2 vaccine at the Jurong Bird Park. Vaccinating birds with the H5N2 vaccine increases the birds' immune system by creating antibodies. With the increase in the immune system,theremight bea decrease in mortality when faced with H5N1.
Arlina, an African fish eagle, being sprayed with an anti mite solution to prevent parasites, after the H5N1 (avian flu) vaccination with the H5N2 vaccine at the Jurong Bird Park.
