Bird flu detected in Cuttack

  • | Monday | 1st April, 2019

“The samples tested positive for the H5N1 or avian Influenza virus,” informed chief district veterinary officer Premananda Rout.“Following the test report, we culled ducks and chickens. District veterinary office investigated into the incident and sent blood samples to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. On March 23, as many as 13 ducks died on the day in the farm. The farms will remain closed for next six months according to guidelines, added Rout. Carcasses of culled birds were buried in 10-foot dip pits.

Cuttack: A team of veterinary doctors and experts culled more than 600 ducks and 66 chickens on Sunday following confirmation of bird flu (H5N1) in the city.An outbreak of bird flu was suspected after death of ducks in the Duck Breeding Centre and Dairy Farm at Khapuria . On March 23, as many as 13 ducks died on the day in the farm. District veterinary office investigated into the incident and sent blood samples to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. “The samples tested positive for the H5N1 or avian Influenza virus,” informed chief district veterinary officer Premananda Rout.“Following the test report, we culled ducks and chickens. Moreover, 3.6 quintal of foodgrains were destroyed as well. Carcasses of culled birds were buried in 10-foot dip pits. Bleaching powder and other disinfectants were sprinkled while filling up the pits to prevent spread of H5N1 virus,” added Rout.All the poultry farms in one-km radius of the breeding centre have been banned for the time being. The farms will remain closed for next six months according to guidelines, added Rout.

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