Bird Flu

Bird flu outbreak in Alappuzha, 6777 birds to be culled

May 09, 2024

Bird flu outbreak in Alappuzha, 6777 birds to be culled

The farmers are to be compensated with Rs 100 each for ducklings and chickens less than 2 months old, and Rs 200 each for those above 2 months.

April 29, 2024
Culling at three places in Alappuzha where bird flu was confirmed

The culling will be carried out in select places in Ambalapuzha, Edathua and Thakazhi.
April 25, 2024
Bird flu: Meeting with Central team held to strengthen awareness measures among farmers

The meeting pointed out the need to strengthen awareness among farmers in the district as part of measures to stop the spread of bird flu.
April 20, 2024
Bird flu: Alappuzha on high alert; Health Minister orders to invoke measures under Public Health Act 2023

Alappuzha is the only place in the country where instances of bird flu have been reported continuously for the last 10 years.
April 19, 2024
Bird flu virus mutates, more dangerous than COVID: How is it spreading?

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has already cautioned doctors to treat cases occurring in individuals closely associated with birds and livestock with utmost seriousness.
April 18, 2024
Bird flu: Culling of infected ducks to begin tomorrow in Alappuzha panchayats

The District Collector has imposed a ban on the consumption and sale of duck and chicken till April 25.
April 17, 2024
Bird flu confirmed in parts of Alappuzha; culling operations underway

Authorities have initiated plans to cull all farm birds within a one-kilometre radius of the affected area.

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