Assam bans import of pigs, poultry from other states amid avian influenza and African swine fever outbreak

However, intra-district and inter-district transportation of live pigs is allowed in the state in the benefit of local farmers

Avian influenza scare: Assam bans import of chickens from outside states; how safe is it to eat chicken now?

What is Avian influenza or bird flu? Is it safe to eat chicken and eggs while the bird flu is present? read to know more

Avian influenza confirmed in 9 states for poultry birds

The central government on Saturday informed that avian influenza or bird flu has been confirmed in nine states for poultry birds and in 12 states for crow, migratory and wild birds till January 23. “Till January 23, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in 9 States (Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, […]

Bird flu confirmed in five states for poultry birds, culling operations underway

The central government on Monday informed that avian influenza (AI) has been confirmed in five states for poultry birds and in nine states for crow, migratory and wild birds till January 18. Further, bird flu has been confirmed in samples of dead heron from Tis Hazari, New Delhi and in crow from Red Fort and […]

Bird flu: Sikkim bans entry of poultry products from other states for a month

The Sikkim government on Thursday banned the import of all poultry products from other states for a month in the wake of the outbreak of avian influenza in various places across the country. A notification on the ban was issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department Secretary, SD Subba. “In the wake of […]

Meghalaya bans import of poultry from Assam amid bird flu scare

The Meghalaya government on Tuesday temporarily imposed a ban on the import of poultry from neighbouring Assam, as part of its measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious bird flu, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said. Sangma, which reviewing the preparedness and action plan to deal with the crisis, has directed officials to […]

Assam State Zoo bans poultry meat amid bird flu outbreak

The Assam State Zoo on Friday banned the import of poultry meat as a precautionary measure after several states across the country reported outbreaks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry, crows, and migratory birds, commonly known as bird flu. Confirmed cases of bird flu have been reported from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal […]