Bird Flu Detected in Crows in Jehanabad, Bihar; Authorities on Alert
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Synopsis
Authorities in Jehanabad, Bihar, have confirmed that the recent deaths of crows were due to Avian Influenza (H5N1), prompting alerts for residents. Sanitization efforts and testing in local poultry farms are underway to prevent further spread.
Key Takeaways
- H5N1 virus confirmed in crows
- Residents advised to avoid sick or dead birds
- Sanitization initiated in poultry farms
- Testing of poultry within a three-km radius
- Authorities increasing surveillance to protect public health
Patna, March 1 (NationPress) The district administration in Bihar's Jehanabad has verified that the recent mortality of numerous crows on February 18 resulted from Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly referred to as bird flu, according to officials.
Brajesh Kumar, the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Jehanabad, stated that test results from the RDDL Institute, Kolkata, confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus in the deceased birds.
"We have alerted residents, advising them to refrain from contact with sick or deceased birds. Sanitization efforts are underway in poultry farms, and should additional cases arise, a culling process will be conducted to contain the outbreak," Kumar informed IANS.
In light of this confirmation, the Animal Husbandry Department has begun collecting samples from poultry farms within a three-kilometer radius.
These samples will be dispatched to Patna for further analysis to ascertain if domestic poultry has been affected.
With the confirmation of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in the deceased crows, the Jehanabad district administration has escalated sanitization measures to avert the spread of infection.
Fogging with sodium hypochlorite is being implemented in affected locales to disinfect the surroundings and mitigate the virus's transmission.
The Secretary of the Animal and Fisheries Resources Department has also affirmed that the deceased crows tested positive for bird flu.
The unexpected deaths of crows near the police line have raised alarms among law enforcement and local residents.
Community members are now concerned about the potential spread of the infection to poultry or even humans.
Authorities have reminded the public that bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease that can transfer from birds to humans.
The government is diligently monitoring poultry farms and enhancing surveillance in the area.
Officials have assured that all necessary measures are being undertaken to prevent further spread of the virus and safeguard public health.
The outbreak of bird flu has generated anxiety among poultry farmers and local residents, and authorities are vigilantly overseeing the situation to inhibit any further spread.
