Avian Influenza information: Bird flu infections have been reported in migratory birds, geese and crows from Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan up to now
As hen flu spreads to over 4 states, the Centre has stated all states have to be ready for any eventuality and guarantee ample provide of PPE kits and equipment required for culling.
The Centre has additionally directed states to quell people’s fears concerning consumption of poultry merchandise and meat.
Union Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Minister Giriraj Singh tweeted in Hindi, “In some locations there have been studies of migratory and wild birds dying from hen flu. Cook the meat and eggs fully earlier than consuming. There is nothing to fear. All attainable assistance is being given and states have been alerted.”
The Central Animal Husbandry and Dairy secretary held a gathering with states and union territories (UTs) to collect details about the up to date standing of avian influenza or hen flu outbreak.
Measures to mitigate the unfold of avian influenza had been mentioned at this assembly, together with surveillance round water our bodies, stay hen markets, zoos and poultry farms. Other measures mentioned at this assembly included correct carcass disposal and bolstering biosecurity in poultry farms.
The central authorities has put in place a central management room to strategize, coordinate and facilitate hen flu outbreak administration, illness management and containment on the state degree.
Bird flu infections have been reported in migratory birds, geese and crows from Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan up to now.
(Edited with PTI inputs)
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