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Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after crow deaths in a number of districts, Centre points alert to states

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The Centre has issued an alert to states saying that samples must be collected from areas the place hen flu deaths are being reported in Rajasthan. Also, a drive has been launched to establish these with suspected flu signs within the state.

Reports say that businesses have been pressed ino service to hint these with chilly, cough and fever within the radius of 5 kilometres within the plush residency space of Jhalawar in Rajasthan.

Meanwhile, a hen flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after the presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in useless crows in Jhalawar and extra avian deaths had been reported in different districts, together with Jaipur.

The Animal Husbandry Department has arrange a state-level management room and despatched its groups to the districts for efficient monitoring. On Sunday, seven crows had been discovered useless on the iconic Jal Mahal right here, taking the toll to 252 within the state. 

The Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Kunji Lal Meena, advised reporters that the deaths because of hen flu have been primarily reported amongst crows, with most of them from the Kota and Jodhpur divisions.

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“The virus is harmful and crucial tips have been issued. All subject officers and poultry farm house owners have been requested to stay vigilant. Effective monitoring is ensured in any respect websites, particularly in wetlands, Sambhar Lake and Kaila Devi hen sanctuary,” Meena stated, including a management room has been arrange on the state stage.

He stated the crow deaths had been reported on December 25 from Jhalawar. Their samples had been despatched to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal and the hen flu virus was detected. So far, the dying of 100 crows has been reported from Jhalawar, 72 from Baran, 47 from Kota, 19 from Pali, seven from Jodhpur and 7 from Jaipur.  

Department Secretary Arushi Malik stated the Centre’s tips are being adopted and an alert has been sounded in all districts. 

“The situation is not alarming, but we are vigilant, ensuring that this virus does not enter domestic animals. The guidelines are being followed and dead animals are buried as per instructions,” Additional Director Bhawani Rathore stated.  

Over 75 samples from numerous locations have been despatched for testing, he added.  

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Chief Wildlife Warden ML Meena stated the division has sounded an alert, and the sector employees has been requested to be extra vigilant. Avian influenza has been confirmed solely in Jhalawar, however instructions have been issued to trace each occasion, particularly close to water our bodies, he stated.

Bird flu can unfold to human beings and show deadly. 

With PTI Inputs 
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