Jagriti Rai ( intern journalist), Alappuzha: Animal husbandry department cull ducks en masse following the detection of avian influenza ( H5N8), in Alappuzha district of Kerala, Tuesday, January 5, 2021
As many as, 1,200 birds were found dead across India on Saturday, including 900 in a poultry farm in Maharashtra, with the center saying that the outbreak of avian influenza has been reported in Uttar Pradesh, taking the total number of affected states to seven – Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh
What we know so far –
After confirmation of avian influenza-positive samples in poultry ( 2 poultry farms ) of Panchkula district of Haryana, the state has deployed 9 Rapid response teams, and control and containment operation is underway in both the epicenters
Samples of crow / wild birds have been Confirmed for Avian influenza ( H5 ) from Surat district of Gujarat and Sirohi district of Rajasthan
Further reports of unusual deaths of 86 crows and 2 egrets were received from Kangra district ( HP )
Reports of unusual mortality of wild birds have been received from Nahan, Bilaspur, Mandi ( HP ) and samples have been sent to the designated laboratory for testing
The ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has issued advisories to the affected states so as to avoid further spread of disease
States have been requested to build awareness among the public and avoid the spread of misinformation regarding AI. States / UTs have been requested to increase surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, poultry farms, etc. Proper disposal of carcass and strengthening of Bio – Security in poultry farms
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