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Bird flu confirmed in Maharashtra’s Palghar, says deputy collector
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 06:28 PM IST
- Bird flu has been confirmed in Palghar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, after 45 chickens died on Wednesday at a poultry farm
Explained: What is H5N8? Strain of bird flu virus 1st to infect humans in Russia
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 11:33 AM IST
Seven workers at a poultry plant in Russia's south were infected with the H5N8 strain after an outbreak in birds in December last year.
All you need to know about H5N8 strain of avian flu
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 10:33 PM IST
- The H5N8 is a sub-type of the Influenza A virus that causes flu-like symptoms in birds and mammals. Before Russia reported its first case of human transmission H5N8 was largely believed to be restricted to birds and poultry.
Genome bank to safeguard superior quality poultry from diseases like bird flu
PUBLISHED ON FEB 10, 2021 01:08 PM IST
- Once set up, the genome bank will be one of a kind for poultry birds in the country, claimed an official.
190 pigeons found dead in Narol district, Ahmedabad
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 07:12 PM IST
190 pigeons found dead in Ahmedabad city; carcass sent for testing-bird flu suspected
Red Fort shut indefinitely to prevent spread of bird flu
UPDATED ON FEB 03, 2021 05:01 AM IST
"Red Fort, Delhi, shall remain closed to public and general visitors until further order as a measure to control the spread of avian influenza," the ASI order said.
First cases of avian influenza detected in Jammu's Udhampur and Poonch
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 31, 2021 06:16 PM IST
The department had so far collected and dispatched 218 samples for testing at Jalandhar in Punjab.
Bird Flu: Over 7,100 birds culled in UP’s biggest-ever operation since 2013
By Brajendra K Parashar | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
UPDATED ON JAN 28, 2021 10:08 AM IST
- In two previous culling operation this year in Uttar Pradesh, some poultry birds were killed in Sherpur area in Pilibhit district and wild birds were culled in Kanpur zoo earlier this month.
Uttarakhand on bird flu alert, over 500 bird samples tested from Kumaon region
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:21 AM IST
- So far, deaths of hens have been reported from poultry farms in Udham Singh Nagar and Tehri Garhwal districts.
9 states have bird flu in poultry, 12 in migratory birds, says govt
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 07:34 PM IST
“Till 24th January, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza have been confirmed in 9 states for poultry birds and in 12 states for Crow/Migratory/Wild birds,” the ministry of animal husbandry said.
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PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 08:54 AM IST
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Bird flu: Avoid half-boiled eggs, undercooked chicken, says govt
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 08:34 AM IST
The regulator also said the World Health Organization has stated it is safe to eat poultry meat and eggs and that there is no epidemiological data to suggest the disease can be transmitted to humans through cooked food.
After J&K govt lifts poultry ban, crow samples found positive in 4 districts
UPDATED ON JAN 23, 2021 09:31 PM IST
- Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday had lifted the ban on the import of the poultry and poultry products.
Central government confirms bird flu infections in poultry birds in 9 states
ANI |
UPDATED ON JAN 23, 2021 06:45 PM IST
"Till January 23, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in 9 States for poultry birds and in 12 states for Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds," informed the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
Delhi: Six samples from zoo test negative for avian flu
PUBLISHED ON JAN 23, 2021 01:03 AM IST
Ramesh Pandey, director, National Zoological Park in Delhi said that while the zoo has not reported any fresh case of the flu, safety protocols have not been relaxed.
From J-K to Kerala, bird flu spreads to 13 Indian states, union territories
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 07:52 PM IST
The outbreak, gripping the length of the country, has been detected in 13 states - Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.
Bird flu in Chhattisgarh: 45 wild mynas die in Bijapur, samples to be tested
By Ritesh Mishra | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 01:57 PM IST
- The carcasses of the birds were found on Monday and Tuesday near a CRPF camp in Naimad area in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
Bird flu: Red Fort shut till January 26 after sample of dead crow tests positive
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:21 AM IST
The Delhi government’s animal husbandry department said around 15 crows were found dead on the premises of the Red Fort last week after which their samples were sent to Northern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Bird flu scare: Relief for poultry business as UP lifts ban on import
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2021 09:28 PM IST
- The order to lift the ban was issued after chief minister Yogi Adityanath approved a proposal to this effect on Monday, sources said.
Bird flu outbreak: Japan culled record 5.8 million chickens since Nov 2020
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 05:47 AM IST
The previous record dates back to the 2005-2006 season when 5.7 million chickens were culled because of the disease.
Delhi zoo reports first bird flu death, doubles down on safety measures
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 12:11 AM IST
Environment ministry officials confirmed that with the positive case at Delhi zoo, safety protocol at the premises had been intensified. The only solace this time, as compared to the last avian flu breakout at the zoo in 2016, is that this time the zoo is already closed for the general public.
Bird flu in poultry confirmed in 9 districts of Maharashtra
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:34 PM IST
Bird flu or avian influenza is spread mainly by migratory birds coming into India during winter months from between September and March.
Bird flu scare: Lucknowites look for veg options!
By Deep Saxena
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 11:52 AM IST
Despite message issued by doctors, veterinary scientists and concerned department about consumption of ‘fully-cooked’ chicken-egg is safe, people are still going for vegetarian options which are available in winters in abundance
Poultry sale resumes after brief pause, traders say demand low
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 05:09 AM IST
On Friday, the Ghazipur wholesale poultry market opened after being temporarily shut since last Sunday as a preventive measure against bird flu. Traders, however, expressed concerns over declined demand, with a large section of people apparently avoiding consumption of chicken.
Punjab reports first suspected cases of bird flu, sends samples to Bhopal lab
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 09:47 PM IST
An official told news agency PTI that the samples collected from the poultry farms in Dera Bassi area of Mohali district were initially sent for testing at Jalandhar’s Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RDDL).
Magh Mela pilgrims told not to feed migratory birds keeping Bird flu in mind
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 04:13 PM IST
- The Indian skimmer and various varieties of gulls are the centre of attraction at the Sangam area and pilgrims feed these birds with locally made ‘sev’, a snack sold locally.
Ban on Delhi poultry markets lifted after samples test negative for bird flu
By Ashish Mishra
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 07:27 PM IST
The ban on sale and storage of poultry, its products and chicken was imposed by the three municipalities on Wednesday.
Bird flu: Delhi orders opening of poultry market, resumption of chicken trade
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 14, 2021 04:08 PM IST
As many as 100 samples were collected from poultry from the wholesale market in Ghazipur and all of them tested negative for bird flu.
Domestic demand for soybean meal hit due to bird flu scare
PTI |
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2021 09:32 PM IST
The demand for domestic consumption of the protein- rich feed is likely to reduce by one lakh tonne in January, an official said.
Delhi's East, South municipal corporations ban sale of chicken
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2021 07:38 PM IST
Testing of samples of dead crows and ducks had confirmed bird flu cases in the national capital on Monday, prompting the Delhi government to impose a ban on sale of processed and packaged chicken brought from outside the city.