Directorate, Veterinary Services, Government of Chhattisgarh has issued ‘Bird Flu’ alert in the state after it was confirmed that incident of death of poultry birds in Government Poultry Cricle, Baikunthpur, Koriya was due to avian virus infection.
A letter issued by Director, Veterinary Services states that National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal has confirmed through a letter issued on Tuesday (December 24) that the fowls had died due to avian virus at the Government Poultry, Baikunthpur.
The letter states that all the departmental officials are directed that continuous monitoring of all the migratory birds, their resting place, government and private poultry farms should be carried out without fail. In case of any sudden death of birds, it should be reported to Directorate and local health department. Action should be taken based on the Government of India’s Action Plan on Avian Influenza 2015.
As per reports around 5000 quails and chicken had died recently at the government poultry and hatcheries.
Around 3000 chickens, 4000 chicks and 2500 eggs were annihilated and 40 quintal feed was destroyed. Additional to it within one kilometer range of hatchery, the fowls are being eliminated. Government is providing compensation as per the norms to the owners.
Meanwhile, Koriya district collector had also issued warning to the public not to consume the chickens, ducks and eggs.
