Maharashtra to Cull 140,000 Chickens Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Maharashtra bird flu: 1.4 lakh chickens in Nandurbar to be culled in 5 days
The Indian Express
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In response to a bird flu outbreak in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, officials plan to cull 140,000 chickens over five days. The culling began at Diamond poultry farm, with additional farms affected. Authorities are implementing strict bio-safety measures and monitoring to prevent disease spread.
- 01Culling of 140,000 chickens initiated due to bird flu outbreak.
- 02Culling started at Diamond poultry farm, with additional farms affected.
- 0325 rapid response teams deployed for efficient culling.
- 04A 3-km containment zone has been established around the outbreak.
- 05Public urged to report unusual bird mortality to local authorities.
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In Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, the culling of 140,000 chickens is underway following a bird flu outbreak. The process, expected to be completed within five days, began at Diamond poultry farm, where 11,000 chickens were culled on the first weekend. Two neighboring farms, Tasleen and Sule, along with four others within a 1-km radius, will also see their chickens culled. To facilitate this, 25 rapid response teams have been established, each comprising veterinary officers and livestock supervisors. Additionally, 6,000 eggs were destroyed due to unusual bird mortality detected during surveillance, with protocols in place for their disposal. Authorities have declared a 3-km containment zone and instructed residents to report any unusual bird deaths. Officials emphasize adherence to bio-safety protocols to prevent further spread of the disease, urging the public to remain calm and report any symptoms promptly.
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The culling aims to control the bird flu outbreak, which could affect local poultry farmers and the overall poultry supply chain.
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