Page 7 - Latest Updates on Bird Flu
Poultry stocks in focus amid reports of avian influenza outbreak
Street worried that the spread of the disease will impact near-term demand for companies like Venky's and Godrej Agrovet
 "Poultry stocks in focus amid reports of avian influenza outbreak")
Health Ministry deploys teams to bird flu affected areas in Kerala, Haryana
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to help contain bird flu
 "Health Ministry deploys teams to bird flu affected areas in Kerala, Haryana")
Centre directs states, UTs to take possible steps for containing bird flu
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Tuesday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to take all possible steps for containing the spread of the disease
 "Centre directs states, UTs to take possible steps for containing bird flu")
Five states confirmed bird flu cases till now: MoS Sanjeev Balyan
Governments Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported cases on bird flu till now, Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Food Processing, Sanjeev Balyan said
Bird Flu: 2,403 birds dead in Himachal, number likely to increase
With over 2,400 birds dead so far in Himachal Pradesh, the state has been put on high alert for avian influenza and officials are monitoring the situation, state forest minister Rakesh Pathania said
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Bird flu: J-K, K'taka, TN on alert; culling of chickens starts in Kerala
Culling of chickens and ducks began on Tuesday in parts of Kerala to contain the H5N8 strain of bird flu
 "Bird flu: J-K, K'taka, TN on alert; culling of chickens starts in Kerala")
Bird flu alert sounded in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur after crow deaths
The emergence of bird flu has caused alarm in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district where the presence of the virus has been confirmed in dead crows
 "Bird flu alert sounded in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur after crow deaths")
Bird flu confirmed in dead migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra
Migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district have tested positive for bird flu
 "Bird flu confirmed in dead migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra")
Alarm sounded after over 1,000 migratory birds die in Himachal Pradesh
Biologists sounded the alarm with over 1,000 migratory birds, largely the endangered bar-headed goose, a highest-altitude migrant, were found dead over the past one week or so in Pong wetlands
 "Alarm sounded after over 1,000 migratory birds die in Himachal Pradesh")
China to temporarily suspend entry of non-Chinese nationals from Bangladesh
China has temporarily suspended the entry of non-Chinese nationals with valid Chinese visas or residency permits in Bangladesh due to the H5N1 virus that causes bird flu
 "China to temporarily suspend entry of non-Chinese nationals from Bangladesh")
After coronavirus, poultry farmers in Karnataka and Kerala hit by bird flu
Farmers in the two states have reportedly begun culling chickens, while the state governments have restricted supply of chicken across their borders
 "After coronavirus, poultry farmers in Karnataka and Kerala hit by bird flu")
Bird flu reported in Karnataka, 'highly contagious' H5N8 virus responsible
The H5N8 virus was detected on Dec. 26 among birds in the village of Dasarahalli, killing 9 out of 951 birds
Bird flu outbreak reported in Bengaluru; situation under control: Centre
Bird flu is a viral infection that primarily infects birds, including chicken, other poultry, and wild birds such as ducks
Bird flu: India declares itself free from Avian Influenza
Bird flu was reported at various epicentres in nine states during October 2016 and February 2017
Bird flu scare: 700 birds to be culled
Animal care centre is run by NGO 'Asha Foundation' at Hathijan village on the outskirts of city
No chicks or eggs: Saudi bans Indian poultry products on bird flu scare
Exporters fear other importing countries might follow suit
Following bird flu reports, Kerala Minister announces culling of one lakh ducks
Around 38,000 ducks have been culled so far in Kerala's Alappuzha district
 "Following bird flu reports, Kerala Minister announces culling of one lakh ducks")
Keep eye on people exposed to sick birds, Centre advises states
A joint coordination committee in the Animal Husbandary Department with representation from the Ministry is also monitoring the situation
 "Keep eye on people exposed to sick birds, Centre advises states")
Centre sets up high-level panel to monitor bird flu situation
Birds in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have tested positive for avian influenza AH5N8
