Centre’s Wildlife Division issues guidelines to States on containing avian flu Updated: Updated: January 12, 2021 18:36 IST ‘It is requested to keep strict vigil on the wintering habits of migratory birds, including wetlands, for any mortality or disease outbreak signs’, says a circular Share Article AAA Farmers guide duck towards a cage for culling, following detection of Avian Influenza (H5N8), in Alappuzha district of Kerala, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. | Photo Credit: PTI ‘It is requested to keep strict vigil on the wintering habits of migratory birds, including wetlands, for any mortality or disease outbreak signs’, says a circular The Environment Ministry’s wildlife division has written to States to take “all possible steps” to contain the spread of avian flu.