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In case any bird tests positive for bird flu, then the carcass will be sent to Bhopal Laboratory for further test.
After, the Kerala State Government culled over 69,000 birds as a precautionary measure to ensure the Bird Flu infection doesn’t spread. The Karnataka Forest Department high alert in its bird sanctuaries and water bodies under its limits and also of those under various departments/institutions and has taken preventive steps to check its spreading.
Dr K.C. Prashanth Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Territorial Division, Mysuru, said “As of now, there is no need to be panic as the situation is very much under control. The decision on closing Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district will be taken only if winged visitors test positive for bird flu.”
He said all necessary steps had been taken to check the outbreak of bird flu. Precautionary steps such as sanitising, spraying disinfectants, keeping a constant watch on migratory birds, not only in the sanctuary but also in the garden and surrounding fields, are being undertaken, the DCF said and added that staff of the sanctuary have been trained to handle dead birds, collect the viscera and send samples to laboratories in Mysuru and Bengaluru.
In case any bird tests positive for bird flu, then the carcass will be sent to Bhopal Laboratory for further test.
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