Panaji (Goa) [India], January 12 (ANI): Amid the emergence of bird flu cases in several states in the country, the Goa government has banned the entry of poultry from neighboring states as a precautionary measure.
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2950 birds dead in Rajasthan, rapid response teams formed ANI | Updated: Jan 11, 2021 18:51 IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 11 (ANI): As many as 2,950 birds have died so far in 13 districts of Rajasthan, out of which 2200 are crows, the State Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) informed on Monday.
Birendra Singh, Director of the state AHD said out of the 2,930 dead birds in the state, many were peacocks, pigeons among other birds. 2,950 birds have died so far in 13 districts, of them 2200 are crows. No cases have been reported in poultry yet. Rapid response teams have been formed to remain vigil, Birendra Singh told ANI.
In view of the spread of the bird flu in several states across the country, Rajasthan has formed a rapid response team to combat the virus.
Delhi: Samples of 2 crows from Dwarka s park test positive for Bird Flu ANI | Updated: Jan 11, 2021 21:57 IST
New Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI): Samples of two crows from DDA Park No. 3, Dwarka-Sector-9 have tested positive for Bird Flu. The park is closed for visitors now, said the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) official on Monday.
The samples were sent to a lab in Bhopal for testing. Sanitization and cleaning work will be conducted here as per protocol.
So far, three parks of DDA have been closed till further notice, including Sanjay Lake, Hastasal and Dwarka Sector-9 Park.
In view of the recent incidence of Avian Influenza (AI ) reported in Delhi, officials have been advised to enhance surveillance and undertake requisite measures for control and containment of the AI in strict adherence with the Action Plan for Preparedness, Control and Containment issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI. Citizens a