Qualitative risk assessment for introduction of avian influenza virus H5N1 into South Kalimantan from poultry and poultry products through quarantine

Abstract

South Kalimantan is a province with low incidence of avian influenza (AI). Importation of poultry and poultry products to South Kalimantan from other endemic AI areas is a high risk for South Kalimantan. South Kalimantan will eradicate the area from AI in 2014. Qualitative risk assessment conducted in January to March 2012. Data used in this study were primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through questionnaires to experts related with AI prevention and control in South Kalimantan. Secondary data were derived from research or scientific publications, official data surveillance and introduction of poulltry and poultry pruducts. The results of the risk assessment shows that the entrance of DOC, DOD, fighting cocks, and hatching eggs have a high risk, while birds entrance have a moderate risk of HPAI H5N1 virus introduction into South Kalimantan.