Himachal Pradesh: Death toll of migratory birds from Avian Influenza increases to 3,410 in Pong Dam area of Kangra district

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Jan 08, 2021

9:27PM

Himachal Pradesh: Death toll of migratory birds from Avian Influenza increases to 3,410 in Pong Dam area of Kangra district

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In Himachal Pradesh, the death toll of migratory birds from Avian Influenza has increased to 3,410 in the Pong Dam area of Kangra district.

In view of this, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur held a review meeting with officials in Dharamshala today regarding preparedness for the prevention of Bird Flu. He said, birds are being buried as per the protocol, to prevent the spread of the virus. The Chief Minister said, the State Government is and active to tackle Bird Flu situation.

He stated that 65 teams of Animal Husbandry and Wild Life are regularly monitoring the Pong Dam and adjoining areas. He said that in view of the the intensity of Bird Flu, samples of poultry have been sent to RDDL, Jalandhar by Animal Husbandry Department.

On the other hand, a large number of dead crows have been reported in Bhuppur area of Sirmaur district. The team of Animal Husbandry Department has taken samples of crows and sent them for investigation.