New Delhi: Avian Influenza has been confirmed in 10 states of the country, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, stated today. Citing findings of ICAR- NIHSAD, it said there were confirmed death of crows and migratory/wild birds in Tonk, Karauli, Bhilwara districts of Rajasthan; and Valsad, Vadodara and Surat districts of Gujarat, and death of crows in Kotdwar and Dehradun districts of Uttarakhand. In Delhi, crows and ducks, respectively, were reported dead in New Delhi and Sanjay lake areas of East Delhi.
Additionally, outbreak of Avian influenza has been among poultry in Parbhani district while AI is confirmed from Mumbai, Thane, Dapoli, Beed in crows in Maharashtra.
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In Haryana, culling of infected birds is underway for the control and containment of the spread of the disease. A Central team has visited Himachal Pradesh and will reach Panchkula on 11 January, 2021 for carrying out monitoring the epicentre sites and conducting epidemiological investigation.
“States have been requested to build awareness among the public and avoid the spread of misinformation. States/ Union Territories have been requested to increase surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, poultry farms, along with proper disposal of carcass, and strengthening of bio-security in poultry farms,” the ministry stated. Moreover, maintaining adequate stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations. Secretary Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying directed State Animal Husbandry departments to ensure effective communication and coordination with Health authorities for close vigilance of the disease status and avoid any chances of jumping of the disease into humans.
– global bihari bureau
