Bird Flu

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that can infect not only birds, but also people and other animals

• Bird Flu Outbreak: Govt Permits H9N2 Vaccine, Plans Biosecurity Measures and Mandatory Farm Registration

  This year, the virus has shown cross-species transmission, impacting not just poultry but also wild birds and even big cats in some areas. Currently, six active outbreak zones remain in Jharkhand, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh in the country.…

• Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Kerala's Alappuzha: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures

  A sudden outbreak of bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, has struck Kerala's Alappuzha district.…

• Busting Bird Flu Myths: What You Need to Know

  Fighting misinformation regarding this health concern requires a coordinated effort of government agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations…

• Flu Experts Discuss the Danger of H5N1 Amid Record Bird Deaths Worldwide

  The expert influenza scientists in the world gathered this week to talk about the danger presented to people by a strain of the H5N1 avian flu that has recently been responsible for unprecedented numbers of bird fatalities worldwide.…

• Avian Flu to Spread to More Countries, Warns Experts

  The virus has continued to spread over North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.…

• Kerala Issues Advisory Following Bird Flu Outbreak; Begins Culling Operation

  Preventive precautions have been taken following the death of 200 ducks due to avian flu on a farm in Perunguzhi.…

• Avian Flu: China Reports First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu; Could it be Another Outbreak?

  The first human case of the H3N8 type of bird flu has been identified in China, however health officials warn there is a low chance of extensive transmission of this virus among people.…

• Bird Flu Outbreak: Over 15,000 Poultry Killed in Single Day; Maharashtra Districts on High Alert

  Even as the state continues to deal with the fallout of Covid-19 pandemic, another viral disease has threatened to make matters worse.…

• US Identifies More H5N1 Highly Virulent Avian Influenza Cases; Know Possible Transmission

  All three cases are of the H5N1 strain of avian flu, which has sparked a wave of outbreaks in poultry throughout Europe and Asia.…

• Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Kerala on High Alert

  Authorities have verified that samples of birds sent for testing from Thakazhi panchayat in Kerala's Kuttanad region tested positive for bird flu. The birds tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus, according to reports from the samples. Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta are the districts that…

• Namibia Suspends Poultry Imports from Germany & Netherlands Due to Growing Cases of Bird Flu

  On Monday, November 1, 2021 following an outbreak of highly virulent avian influenza, Namibia banned imports and in-transit movement of live poultry and poultry products from Germany and the Netherlands.…

• Alert! Outbreak of Bird Flu in Poultry Birds Confirmed in 9 States

  The Central government confirmed the outbreak of Bird Flu or Avian Influenza in poultry birds in 9 states of India. And along with this, it is also observed in 12 crows, migratory, and other wild birds.…

• We guarantee insurance to unorganized poultry players: Minister Sunil Kedar

  Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Sunil Kedar on Tuesday (12 Jan 2020) said that the government will soon take action to ensure that unorganized players participating in poultry farming get insurance cover in the poultry sector currently facing the threat of bird flu.…

• Bird Flu Outbreak: Delhi becomes ninth state to confirm Avian Influenza cases

  Dr Rakesh Singh from the animal husbandry unit of the Development department said, “All the eight samples i.e. four from a park in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, three from Sanjay Lake and one from Dwarka have been found positive for Avian Influenza.”…

• Bird Flu latest Update: Advisory issued for Poultry Farmers, Handlers & Consumers

  Amid the ongoing Coronavirus crises in the country, Bird flu, another problem has already hit several states of India including Punjab. However, there is no report of bird flu in Punjab but still poultry farmers need to be more vigilant.…

• Bird flu in India: Avian Flu Confirmed in many States

  With more states reporting avian flu cases and several also investigating mysterious casualties of wild birds, crows and chickens, the central government has stepped up its cooperation with local authorities to deter the spread of the disease.…

• Bird Flu Alert! Is It Safe to Eat Chicken Meat and Eggs? Know What WHO Says

  The death of poultry birds due to bird flu raises concerns about whether it would be safe to consume chicken and eggs at this time.…

• Bird flu: Culling of Ducks, Chickens begins in Kerala; Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Jammu on alert

  Culling of chickens and ducks began to contain the H5N8 strain of bird flu in parts of Kerala on Tuesday, while Jammu and Kashmir raised an alarm and began collecting samples from migratory birds after confirmed cases of avian influenza from Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and…