On the morning of April 19, Wuhan Zoo started the spring vaccination campaign. With the help of staff, veterinarians vaccinated the animals one by one.
"The spring and autumn seasons are high-risk periods for poultry diseases in the region due to temperature differences and migratory bird migration. Therefore, Wuhan Zoo conducts comprehensive bird immunizations in April and September every year to prevent diseases and protect animals and citizens. health and safety.
In addition to vaccinating the birds in the zoo, the veterinarian also fed the birds with deworming medicine, and also took pharyngeal and anal swabs for testing. After completing this series of work, the animals were returned to their original cages.
Luo Zhengzheng, head of the Wuhan Zoo's Animal Control Department, said that after the animals are vaccinated, the staff will thoroughly disinfect and sterilize the cages of various animals, and weed and mosquitoes.
Ensure that the animal epidemic prevention work is in place, leaving no dead ends, and providing a solid guarantee for the safety and health of animals in the park.
According to statistics, more than 130 birds, including storks, peacocks, grey cranes, white pheasants, golden pheasants, flamingos and red-crowned cranes, were injected with Newcastle disease-avian influenza vaccine in Wuhan Zoo on that day.
(Deng Liling produced Zheng Ziyan's video from Wuhan Zoo)
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]