Avian Flu Outbreak Reported in Kerala’s Kottayam District

The Kerala district administration has confirmed an avian flu (H5N1) outbreak at the government-run regional poultry farm in Manarcad. Authorities have initiated measures to contain the outbreak, including euthanizing and cremating all domesticated and pet birds within a one-kilometer radius of the farm. Disinfection and surveillance measures have been implemented in the affected area, and a ban on the sale and import of poultry products has been imposed in the Kottayam district. The National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases lab in Bhopal confirmed the H5N1 outbreak after testing samples from chickens that had died in large numbers at the farm.

Bird Flu Alert in Ranchi: 4,000 Birds Culled Amid Outbreak

The Jharkhand government has issued an alert following the confirmation of multiple cases of bird flu at a state-run poultry farm in Ranchi. Approximately 4,000 birds, including chickens, and hundreds of eggs have been culled and destroyed to contain the spread of the virus. The District Commissioner has ordered the disposal of 1745 chickens, 450 ducks, and 1697 eggs residing in the affected area. Additionally, a ban on the production and sale of poultry and eggs has been imposed within a 1-kilometer radius of the farm, prohibiting both import and export of chickens during this period. The Animal Husbandry Department has instructed the disposal of all eggs and poultry within the designated area. Veterinary officials and farm employees have been tasked with raising awareness and implementing preventive measures in the vicinity.

Jharkhand on Alert as Bird Flu Cases Reported in Ranchi

The Jharkhand government has issued an alert after bird flu cases were confirmed in a poultry farm in Ranchi. As a precautionary measure, over 4000 birds and numerous eggs have been culled and disposed of scientifically. Authorities have prohibited the sale of poultry and eggs within a one-kilometer radius of the affected area. A systematic culling process is underway, and officials are conducting surveys to identify potential infections within a 10-kilometer surveillance zone. The public is urged to report any sightings of dead birds to the Animal Husbandry Department.

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