African Swine Fever detected in the North West
Zeerust in the North West has reportedly been hit by an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. It was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on Wednesday, according to the Department
Avian Flu
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Tripura on fresh bird flu alert, bans poultry imports
Agartala: Following recent cases of avian influenza reported from West Bengal, neighbouring Assam and Bangladesh, Tripura today sounded an alert and banned import of poultry from these places. “We have
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Bird Flu outbreak feared in Kulti
DURGAPUR, 8 NOV: Nearly 500 chickens died in the Kulti area of Asansol in three days spreading apprehension of Bird Flu outbreak in the area. Locals witnessed chickens dying in poultry farms, domestic
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34 Rapid Response teams formed to deal with bird flu
Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Jammu, Dr G L Bhagat briefed the participants about the Bird Flu, which is a viral disease. He told that about 34 Rapid Response teams have been formed by the department to properly monitor and deal with any eventuality and the department has got sufficient personal protection kits for the purpose.
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Bird Flu:Culling operation ends
KRISHNAGAR, 26 SEPT: Culling operation has been completed in the Betai and Puntimari areas of Tehatta-I and the authorities are now carrying out sanitation work by using bleaching powder and calcium bicarbonate
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Character of bird flu strain yet to be studied
Even as the Prime Minister’s Office expressed concern over the latest outbreak of bird flu in West Bengal and sought utmost caution, the Health Ministry today deputed a Central team to monitor its consequences
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Culling of birds alone will not prevent Bird Flu
KRISHNAGAR, 22 SEPT: As culling operations continue in the blocks of Tehatta in Nadia affected by Bird Flu, experts have said that killing birds in poultry farms will not alone solve the spread of the
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Bird flu: Odisha bans chicken import from West Bengal
Bhubaneswar: Concerned over the outbreak of bird flu in Nadia district of the neighbouring West Bengal, the Odisha government on Thursday initiated quick response measures to prevent the dreaded disease.
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Bird flu alert sounded in Bhitarakanika National Park
Kendrapada: The outbreak of avian flu in Nadia district of the neighbouring West Bengal has triggered an alert here in the Bhitarakanika National Park in Kendrapada district. The park and the district
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Bird flu: Culling ends in Assam
Guwahati: Over 15000 birds were culled in Assam’s Dhubri district following the detection of avian influenza in Agomoni area of the district. Rapid Response Teams had culled the birds in 14 villages of Agomoni area after the avian flu virus was confirmed about a fortnight back, state Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department sources said here.
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Indian State Starts Culling After Bird Flu Outbreak
India's West Bengal state has started culling poultry after cases of bird flu, a senior industry executive said Thursday, adding, however, that the outbreak hasn't spread and that it is confined to a small