From our Radioman : Ki Pitutur Jati, Learning From Turtledove (Ki Pitutur Jati, Belajar Dari Perkutut)

Script            : Ernal Rosa
Narrator        : Prima Puspahapsari
Editor             : Bambang Sulaksono

Music illustration      : Bagong. K, Composer: Mas Paul (maspaul.com)
Operator: Playback: Ki Pitutur calls his turtledoves
Narrator: Playing with two turtledoves named Tanggul and Mendut is Gatot Marsono’s daily activity. He does it every morning while cleaning cages and feed his [...]

From our Radioman: Bird Flu Threatens Traditional Markets (Flu Burung Ancam Pasar Tradisional)

By Taufik Wijaya KBR68H Jakarta

INTRODUCTION:   Indonesia is considered as being successful in controlling bird flu by some foreign countries. This is indicated by the decrease of death rate. Up to November, this year’s death rate reached 18 cases. However, National Committee of AI Control warns that H5N1 virus is still threatening people. Last case happened [...]

Traditional Rituals, a Double-Eyed Sword in Controlling Bird Flu (Ritual Adat, Pedang Bermata Dua dalam Pengendalian Flu Burung)

By Luh De Suriyani
Bali
The change of season happened in the late of 2007 on Nusa Penida Island, Klungkung District, Bali.  A veterinarian who is working there, I Gede Nyoman Bayu Wirayudha suddenly reported a number of sudden dead poultry to Livestock, Fishery and Marine Service of  Klungkung District.
“Actually the chickens had been vaccinated with ND [...]

Women, a Key of Behaviour Change for Bird Flu Prevention (Peran Perempuan, Kunci Perubahan Perilaku untuk Pencegahan Flu Burung)

By Luh De Suriyani
Bali
Woman can be a succesful farmer and the agent of behaviour change. Not many people have realized the potency of woman as it is considered as God’s will. Woman is also the executor of traditional ceremonies in Bali. One of  activities that has risk of  Avian Influenza (AI)  transmission.
Kadek Andariani, 32 years, [...]

Observing Poultry Farmers in Tangerang (Menilik Peternak Unggas Tangerang)

By Soebroto
Bird flu outbreak had affected farmers in Tangerang District, Banten especially poultry farmers (chicken and duck). Awi Henfri Fransiscus was one of the victims. This chicken farmer from Malangnengah Village, Pagedangan Sub district suffered great loss when many of his chickens died during bird flu outbreak in the end of 2003.
”At that time, from [...]

Lamdom, a Village Where We Start Fighting Bird Flu (Lamdom, Desa dimana Kami Mulai Melawan Flu Burung)

By : Muhammad Nizar
It started in late December 2005, during rainy season that created puddles everywhere. Zulfahmi, 18 years old, together with his friends were surprised to see some chickens died floating in the water. They immediately informed other villagers. The people were shocked, what is going on? Some people initiated to find out the [...]

The Trace of Bird Flu from Kubu Simbelang (Jejak Flu Burung dari Kubu Simbelang)

By Khairul Ikhwan D
Generally, the condition of Kubu Simbelang is the same as other villages in the subdistrict of Tiga Panah, the district of Karo, North Sumatra. The farmland’s soil is fertile, the community values the tradition, and the harmony is maintained. However, people here really do not like talking about bird flu. It is [...]