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The samples of the dead chickens were sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, where the test results confirmed the presence of the avian influenza virus, said authorities
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Bird flu is a major global threat, with a devastating impact in both farmed and wild bird populations.
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Cambodia had recorded 58 cases since 2003 of humans infected with bird flu
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While human cases of bird flu are still rare, a 11-year-old Cambodian girl died after contracting the virus, WHO also confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman
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In Japan, egg-laying hens account for more than 90 per cent of birds in the process of being culled
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman
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Washington: The US has confirmed the first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person in the state of Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. The person tested positive for the avian influenza A (H5) virus and was involved in the culling of poultry presumed to have had H5N1 bird […]
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These bird flu cases have been detected since mid-November last year in northern and southern Israel, especially in the last three weeks.
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The district administration has also ordered the closure of all poultry farms and shops selling chicken for the next 21 days.
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Scientists have isolated the genetic material of this bird flu virus in seven workers of a poultry farm in south Russia
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Panaji: The Goa administration on Tuesday banned transportation and entry of birds and eggs from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka in wake of the bird flu scare. The orders issued by the North and South Goa District Magistrates come into force with “immediate effect”. “Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of […]
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In the last twelve days, egg rates in Hyderabad have dropped by Rs 1.40 i.e., from Rs 5.75 a egg on January 3 to Rs 4.35 on January 16
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In the last 24 hours, 264 more crows were found dead, taking the total crows that died of suspected bird flu till date in the state to around 2,500.
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Cashing in on the apprehensions over consumption of chicken and eggs, meat shop owners have started to hike prices.
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There is a need to step up vigil but equally important is to quell rumours with a scientific approach to the situation
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Hundreds of birds are dying due to bird flu in many states across India. Here all Your FAQs on bird flu or Avian Influenza answered.
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The district authorities said based on symptoms and prima facie evidence, it appeared that the crows died due to "extreme cold and pollution" in the area.
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Sector fully organised, measures taken up round the year to keep fowl free from all diseases, says poultry body
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Field officers have been instructed to collect the carcasses of birds detected during this period, pack them safely and send them to veterinary science laboratories for analysing and identifying cause of death
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The Department of Animal Husbandry on January 4 had notified the detection of Avian Influenza (H5N8) in samples of dead ducks from Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala.