Bird Flu reported from 12 epicenter in four states
CANARA XTRA
New Delhi, Jan 06, 2021: After confirmation of positive samples from ICAR-NIHSAD, Avian Influenza (AI) or Bird Flu has been reported from 12 epicenters in four states.
AI has been reported from
Rajasthan (Crow) – Baran, Kota, Jhalawar
Madhya Pradesh (Crow) – Mandsaur, Indore, Malwa
Himachal Pradesh (Migratory Birds) – Kangra
Kerala (Poultry-duck) – Kottayam, Allapuzha (4 epicenters)
Accordingly, an advisory has been issued each to the States of Rajasthan and MP on Jan 1 so as to avoid further spread of the infection. As per the information received from State of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan control measures is being taken as per the guidelines of National Action Plan of Avian Influenza.
Another advisory has been issued on Jan 5 to HP where the State has been advised to take measures so as to avoid further spread of disease to poultry. As per the report received, Kerala has already initiated control and containment operations from Jan 5 at epicentres and culling process is in operation.
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has also set up a control room in New Delhi to keep watch on the situation and to take stock on daily basis of preventive and control measures undertaken by State authorities.
The measures suggested to the affected States to contain the disease and prevent further spread as per the Action Plan on Avian Influenza include strengthening the biosecurity of poultry farms, disinfection of affected areas, proper disposal of dead birds/carcasses, timely collection and submission of samples for confirmation and further surveillance, intensification of surveillance plan as well as the general guidelines for prevention of disease spread from affected birds to poultry and human.
Coordination with forest department for reporting any unusual mortality of birds was also suggested to the States. The other states were also requested to keep a vigil on any unusual mortality amongst birds and to report immediately to take necessary measures.
