Cockfighting: the Culture That Has to Change to Avoid a Deadly Influenza Pandemic - การชนไก่ : วัฒนธรรมที่ต้องปรับเปลี่ยนเพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงการระบาดหนักของไข้หวัดใหญ่

Abstract

            Cockfighting is a contest between 2 gamecocks. Cockfighting is viewed as being barbaric and cruel by most people but a sport, an entertainment, a cultural tradition, or a way of life by those engage in the activities. Many activities relating to cock fighting are a mechanism for the spread of HPAI H5N1 infection and should be condemned. Prevention and control measures including vaccination with good quality vaccines are recommended. Cockfighting is the culture that has to change to avoid a deadly influenza pandemic in the future. Moreover, people should be educated to have a sense of responsibility for themselves and the public and be willing to cooperate with HPAI control measures for the general good of society. Public safety should come before personal self-satisfaction.