DISTRIBUSI UNGGAS DARI PASAR PALAPA DAN PASAR SELASA KOTA PEKANBARU SEBAGAI JALUR POTENSIAL PENYEBARAN VIRUS AVIAN INFLUENZA
ABSTRAK: The research was
conducted in August 2010 to October 2010 in Pekanbaru. Location of the research
was focused at traditional markets included Palapa and Selasa market. This
study aimed to determine the distribution patterns of birds that are traded in
traditional markets in order to describe the potential ways of the spread of
Avian Influenza virus. This study used survey methods, involved the poultry
traders and buyers as the respondents of both markets. The poultry buyers were
taken by randomly and purposively. Interview to buyers poultry were conducted 1
time a week for 4 weeks. The variables included 1) type of poultry sold, 2)
area of origin of poultry for sale; 3) the number of poultry sold; 4) domicile
poultry buyer, and 5) the need for buying poultry. Based on the results of the
study and description of the discussion could be drawn some conclusions, as
follow 1) the pattern of distribution of live poultry were traded at Palapa and
Selasa market covered a range of Pekanbaru City area, outside the city of
Pekanbaru and outside the Riau Province; 2) distribution of live poultry caused
by the mobilization of traders and buyers of poultry has the potential for
transmission, distribution and outbreaks of avian influenza, both among the
animals (poultry) or to humans.
Keyword: Avian Influenza,
distribution, market, poultry, Pekanbaru
Penulis: J. HANDOKO DAN R.
FEBRIYANTI
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd110005
