DKP3 Cirebon City Conducts Swab Tests Of Sparrows That Killed Fallen

Screen capture video of sparrows doing a swab test/ Image: Radar Cirebon

CIREBON – The Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries in the Agriculture and Livestock sector (DKP3) of Cirebon City has taken steps towards the phenomenon of hundreds of sparrows falling at the Cirebon City Hall office, this morning. To find out one of the causes, hundreds of sparrows were tested for an antigen swab.

Dr. Tri Angka, from the Cirebon City DKPPP Veterinary Medical Team, explained that the birds were swab through the cloaca and pharynx at the City Hall Office.

"Later we will do a PCR test to find out the results. Incidentally, in the city of Cirebon, it is not possible. Maybe in Bandung and Subang," said drh Tri Angka, the Cirebon City DKPPP Veterinary Medical Team, citing Radar Cirebon, Tuesday, September 14.

According to Tri, this incident was the first time in Cirebon. Therefore, this test is carried out to find out the cause. Is it due to weather or disease factors. This is done to determine the next step.

"This is the first time this has happened in Cirebon. So it needs to be tested to find out what the case is. And so that in the future we will know what the handling will be like," he said.

So far, Tri Angka predicts, birds that suddenly fall could be due to seasonal factors.

“These sparrows are birds and can be caused by the influence of the season. Incidentally, now is the planting season, maybe eating plants that contain pesticides," he said.