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Avian flu outbreak confirmed in state-run poultry farm in Kerala's Kottayam

Decision was taken to euthanize and cremate all domesticated and pet birds within a one kilometer radius of the poultry farm

Avian flu outbreak confirmed in state-run poultry farm in Kerala's Kottayam
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

Australia reports its first human case of avian influenza infection

The H5N1 strain of avian flu has swept the globe in recent years, killing billions of farmed and wild birds

Australia reports its first human case of avian influenza infection
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

Over 6,000 birds killed in Kerala's Kottayam amid bird flu outbreak

Over 6,000 birds were culled in three separate panchayats of Kerala's Kottayam district where a bird flu outbreak has been confirmed. A total of 6,017 birds, mostly ducks, were killed on Saturday in the Vechur, Neendoor and Arpookara panchayats of the district, a release from the district administration said. Around 133 ducks and 156 chickens in Vechur, 2,753 ducks in Neendoor and 2,975 ducks in Arpookara were killed, the release said. Bird flu or avian influenza, is a highly contagious zoonotic disease. Meanwhile, the Lakshadweep administration has for now banned transportation of frozen chicken to the islands from the mainland due to a reported outbreak of bird flu in Kerala.

Over 6,000 birds killed in Kerala's Kottayam amid bird flu outbreak
Updated On : 25 Dec 2022 | 2:17 PM IST

Avian flu outbreak: Central team holds discussions with Alappuzha Collector

The high-level team of the Union Health Ministry to take stock of the avian influenza outbreak here on Sunday held discussions with the district Collector. A six-member team led by Senior Regional Director from the Office of Health and Family Welfare, Bangalore, Dr Rajesh Kademani, reached the state to investigate the outbreak in detail and submit a report with recommendations. The team held discussions with district Collector V R Krishna Teja, who informed the delegation that 15,937 ducks were culled in connection with the avian influenza. The Collector explained details of the culling and the precautionary steps taken by the district administration. The high-level team will visit in the coming days, places from where the outbreak was reported. District authorities informed the delegation that the Health and Animal Husbandry departments were closely monitoring the situation. The central team comprises experts drawn from the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Dise

Avian flu outbreak: Central team holds discussions with Alappuzha Collector
Updated On : 30 Oct 2022 | 10:19 PM IST

What is bird flu and how it spreads?

Parts of the country reported an outbreak of the H591 bird flu last month. Thousands of birds were culled. So, what is bird flu and how does it spread? Should you worry about eating chicken? Find out

What is bird flu and how it spreads?
Updated On : 07 Mar 2022 | 8:45 AM IST

US farming takes a hit, highly pathogenic bird flu is found in turkey farm

China and Korea block non-heated poultry meat from Indiana, while Taiwan restricts poultry meat from the state.

US farming takes a hit, highly pathogenic bird flu is found in turkey farm
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 7:57 AM IST

Chinese woman dies from H5N6 strain of bird flu in Sichuan province

The 54-year-old woman from Zigong city developed symptoms on Nov. 17 and was admitted to hospital on Nov. 21

Chinese woman dies from H5N6 strain of bird flu in Sichuan province
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 10:08 AM IST

Rajasthan avian flu: Chickens not yet inflicted with disease, says AHD secy

Amid some Kurja birds and crows found dead due to avian influenza in some parts of Rajasthan in the past few days, officials asserted that the bird flu disease has not yet been confirmed in chickens

Rajasthan avian flu: Chickens not yet inflicted with disease, says AHD secy
Updated On : 23 Nov 2021 | 6:46 PM IST

12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu succumbs at AIIMS in Delhi

A 12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu died at AIIMS in the national capital recently, official sources said on Tuesday.

12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu succumbs at AIIMS in Delhi
Updated On : 20 Jul 2021 | 11:26 PM IST

Avian flu: 17,000 poultry birds to be culled in Gujarat's Tapi district

Culling involves mass slaughter of domestic poultry birds, such as chickens and ducks, to contain the spread of bird flu

Avian flu: 17,000 poultry birds to be culled in Gujarat's Tapi district
Updated On : 15 Feb 2021 | 8:20 PM IST

Bird flu outbreak reported in 13 states so far, says Centre

Cases of bird flu have been confirmed in 13 states so far of which of which Avian Influenza has been reported in poultry birds from nine states while in wild birds from 12 states

Bird flu outbreak reported in 13 states so far, says Centre
Updated On : 23 Jan 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

160 birds, mostly crows, found dead across Rajasthan amid avian flu scare

A total of 160 birds, mostly crows, were found dead in various districts of Rajasthan on Saturday, taking the count of such avian deaths recorded in the state so far to 6,450

160 birds, mostly crows, found dead across Rajasthan amid avian flu scare
Updated On : 23 Jan 2021 | 10:10 PM IST

Guj: Samples of 10 dead poultry birds test positive for avian flu

Samples of 10 dead poultry birds from Dolasa village in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have tested positive for avian influenza

Guj: Samples of 10 dead poultry birds test positive for avian flu
Updated On : 23 Jan 2021 | 3:29 PM IST

Avoid panic response

Bird flu should not be treated like Coronavirus

Avoid panic response
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

Amid bird flu scare, at least 11 crows found dead in Mumbai: Police

Amid the bird flu scare, as many as 11 crows were found dead in Mumbai's Chembur area on Sunday, said police

Amid bird flu scare, at least 11 crows found dead in Mumbai: Police
Updated On : 11 Jan 2021 | 7:12 AM IST

Bird-flu outbreak confirmed in 7 states, fresh avian deaths reported

A bird-flu outbreak has been confirmed in seven states, the Centre said on Sunday even as fresh avian deaths were reported from various parts of the country. The outbreak has been confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, while the test results are awaited for the samples collected from Delhi and Maharashtra. The samples collected from Chhattisgarh's Balod have tested negative for the avian influenza virus, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a statement. The government has also directed zoo managements to submit daily reports to the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) till their area is declared free from the disease. The CZA, under the environment ministry, issued an office memorandum saying avian influenza is a scheduled disease under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, and reporting such a disease is obligatory for taking appropriate preventive measures ...

Bird-flu outbreak confirmed in 7 states, fresh avian deaths reported
Updated On : 10 Jan 2021 | 9:43 PM IST

Bird flu: Centre asks all states to be prepared for any eventuality

The Centre on Thursday said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations. They have also been asked to create awareness among public that it is safe to consume poultry products after following boiling/cooking procedures. The Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying held a meeting with the states to understand the status of the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) and to suggest measures for control, containment and prevention of spread of the disease, an official statement said. An unusual mortality of poultry, crows, migratory birds has been reported from Kerala, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. "So far, the disease has been confirmed only from four states (Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh). Culling ..

Bird flu: Centre asks all states to be prepared for any eventuality
Updated On : 08 Jan 2021 | 11:40 AM IST

Japan culling 330,000 birds to fight avian flu

Japan's last confirmed case of avian flu was at a farm in January 2015

Japan culling 330,000 birds to fight avian flu
Updated On : 29 Nov 2016 | 11:43 AM IST