The Punjab Government on Friday declared the whole state as a ‘Controlled Area’ in view of the outbreak of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) affecting birds including poultry in the neighbouring States.
In another decision, Punjab imposed a complete ban on import of live birds including poultry and unprocessed poultry meat for any purpose into the State with immediate effect till January 15. The decision will be reviewed based on the evolving situation, officials said.
In a statement here, the additional Chief Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department VK Janjua said that both the decisions were taken in consultation with the Animal Husbandry Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa to prevent/control the spread of Avian Influenza, a scheduled disease in the State.
He said these decisions have been taken as per provisions of the act to control scheduled diseases under the Prevention and control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009.
