Rare Himalayan Griffon vulture falls ill, dies
A majestic Himalayan Griffon vulture, a rare sight in these parts, was found lying ill in a field in Karimpur, Nadia district on Tuesday.
A majestic Himalayan Griffon vulture, a rare sight in these parts, was found lying ill in a field in Karimpur, Nadia district on Tuesday.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) announced a significant escalation in the threat level for avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, moving from medium to high alert.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was detected in northern Israel, the state’s Ministry of Agriculture…
A total of 29 people, including 16 close contacts and 13 who displayed flu-like symptoms, tested negative for the virus.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Hong Kong government's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said the decision was made in view of a notification from the World Organization
He further stated that a disease in migratory birds Bird Flu was notified in the state on 6 January 2021 in Pong Dam reservoir in Kangra district.
The central government has intimated the state administration about the findings of HSADL on samples taken from various places in Balod district where 13 crows and 274 chickens were found dead mysteriously early this month.
As many as 1.3 crore live broiler birds are sold each day in India in addition to 20 crore eggs. Going by poultry industry figures, consumption of chicken and meat has dropped by 40 per cent in the afflicted states.
While the economy is slowly trying to get back on its feet, the recent ban on the processed and packaged chicken has brought the poultry industry to a halt.
CM says 1,000 dead domestic poultry birds were found dumped in Dharampur and 215 other birds were also found dead in various parts of HP; 65 rapid response teams monitoring the bird flu situation
