The Jharkhand government has sounded the alarm after the confirmation of multiple cases of bird flu, also known as Avian influenza, at a state-run poultry farm in Ranchi. In response to the outbreak, approximately 4,000 birds, primarily chickens, and hundreds of eggs have been culled and destroyed to prevent the further spread of the virus. The Regional Poultry Farm in Hotwar, Ranchi, has been identified as the epicenter of the outbreak, prompting the District Commissioner to order the disposal of 1745 chickens, 450 ducks, and 1697 eggs residing in the affected area. As a precautionary measure, a ban on the production and sale of poultry and eggs has been imposed within a 1-kilometer radius of the farm. This ban prohibits both the import and export of chickens during the designated period. Furthermore, the Animal Husbandry Department has issued instructions for the disposal of all eggs and poultry within the affected radius. To mitigate the spread of the virus, veterinary officials and farm employees have been tasked with raising awareness and implementing preventive measures in the surrounding area.
Bird Flu Alert in Ranchi: 4,000 Birds Culled Amid Outbreak
