Chandigarh: Punjab has reported its first case of avian influenza with samples taken from a dead bar-headed goose testing positive for the flu’s H5N1 strain, forest and wildlife preservation department officials said on Wednesday. The goose was found dead near the Siswan Dam reservoir in Mohali and its samples were sent to the Northern Regional … Read more
NEW DELHI: Amid rising bird flu cases in the state, Maharashtra government has started a toll free helpline for farmers to report any unusual mortality of birds after confirmation of avian influenza cases in poultry in Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) in Mumbai apart from 9 districts including Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, Pune, Solapur, Yavatmal, Ahmednagar, … Read more
NEW DELHI: The threat of bird flu spread deepens in poultry in Maharashtra as large number of cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in poultry in various districts including Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, Pune, Solapur, Yavatmal, Ahmednagar, Beed and Raigad. “The state government has ordered culling of poultry in the affected areas and more than … Read more
Officials said situation is being strictly monitored and samples are being tested regularly. (Photo source: IE) Avian influenza: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday directed officials to withdraw orders to restrict trade and import of chicken and allow poultry markets to open after samples taken from there were tested negative for bird flu. As … Read more
In birds, the flu is caused by Influenza type A virus called H5N1 and highly contagious among the species. Bird Flu is a word which is not new to Indians anymore, thanks to frequent outbreaks ever since the infection surfaced over a decade ago. While the first bird flu cases were reported majorly in 2006 … Read more
Meanwhile, the health department in Gurugram is also taking precautionary measures. (File image) Bird flu scare: Delhi reported the first confirmed cases of bird flu on Monday, but still, forest authorities in Gurugram have been witnessing a surge in calls regarding the spotting of dead birds. According to a report in IE, forest officials have … Read more
With the beginning of the Magh Mela next week in Prayagraj, the administration is also taking steps to ensure that the migratory birds are not fed by the visitors. Bird flu precautions necessary! With Uttar Pradesh being one of the nine states to have confirmed the spread of bird flu, the state’ animal husbandry department … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed states and union territories across the country to increase surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, and poultry farms as well as strengthen biosecurity at poultry farms amid the bird flu scare. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a statement on Sunday that the … Read more
The samples of the dead remains of the animals and birds have been sent for laboratory tests after which the picture would become clearer. The number of states which have confirmed reports of the outbreak of bird flu has reached seven with the latest addition of Uttar Pradesh, news agency PTI reported. The other six … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on Jan 09, 2021) New Delhi: Bird-to-human or human-to-human transmission of bird flu is rare. However, doctors advise precautionary measures, such as avoiding consuming uncooked or partially cooked chicken. Avian influenza can spread to humans through droppings, saliva and secretion of the infected bird, so it is advisable to avoid … Read more