Puducherry authorities points advisory after avian influenza detection in Chennai crow samples

The Division of Animal Husbandry in Puducherry has issued an advisory within the wake of detection of H5N1 avian influenza (chicken flu) virus in samples collected from a useless crow in Chennai.

The advisory mentioned migratory waterfowl visiting native wetlands could carry the virus with out exhibiting signs and may doubtlessly transmit it to home poultry.

Based on an official, surveillance has been intensified in wetlands, poultry farms, and stay chicken markets in Puducherry. Veterinary groups are conducting consciousness and advising farmers to strictly observe biosecurity measures, together with stopping contact between wild and home birds, proscribing farm entry, and promptly reporting uncommon chicken deaths. Fast response groups are on alert to handle any suspected instances as per Authorities of India tips.

The advisory additionally cautioned residents to not deal with sick or useless birds and to tell the closest veterinary authority in case of surprising mortality.

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The Animal Husbandry Division has additionally suggested personnel to gather all related particulars in respect of supply of procurement of chickens, eggs or different merchandise reared or bought. Correctly cooked poultry meat and eggs stay secure for consumption and there’s no trigger for panic, the advisory mentioned.

The state of affairs is being carefully monitored and obligatory preventive measures are in place to safeguard poultry and public well being, the official added.