Patna, March 1 (IANS) The district administration in Bihar’s Jehanabad has confirmed that the recent deaths of several crows on February 18 were caused by Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, officials said. Brajesh Kumar, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Jehanabad, said that the test reports from RDDL Institute, Kolkata, confirmed the presence … Read more
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), Feb 28 (IANS) As the district authorities take steps to contain the bird flu outbreak in the Chikkaballapur district, located close to Bengaluru, the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has issued an order to cull 350 chickens in a poultry farm. The order issued on Friday was for a farm located in … Read more
Amaravati, Feb 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry K. Atchannaidu on Wednesday ordered authorities to ban the transport of chickens from bird-flu-affected districts until the situation comes under control. The minister reviewed the situation created by the death of chickens due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in … Read more
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Authorities in Telangana have sounded an alert in view of the outbreak of the bird Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Andhra Pradesh and are turning back poultry vehicles coming from the neighbouring state. Officials on Tuesday turned back poultry vehicles coming from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana at Pullur Toll Plaza … Read more
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of migratory birds this season, according to forest officials. This year, approximately 3,500 to 4,000 birds have arrived at the sanctuary, a significant increase from the mere 800 recorded in 2023. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department … Read more
Ahmedabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The officials at Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat will conduct a preliminary census of waterbirds on January 25 and 26, an official said on Friday. Approximately 100 ornithologists, experts, and volunteers will participate in the survey, dividing the sanctuary into 46 zones for detailed counting. The census will cover the … Read more