In response to the outbreak, the state health department has stepped up surveillance and issued an alert. | Representative image: Reuters
The Odisha government has culled over 11,700 chickens in Pipili in Puri district following the detection of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, an official said on Monday.
Following the mass death of chickens at a local poultry farm in Pipili, culling began on Saturday and ended on Monday evening. More culling will be carried out on Tuesday at nearby homes and villages, the official added.
Jagannath Nanda, additional director of disease control, said 13 rapid response teams are handling the culling, with some poultry farm owners independently carrying out culling. No other unusual deaths of chickens have been reported from other parts of the state, he added.
In response to the outbreak, the state health department has stepped up surveillance and issued an alert.
Bijay Mohapatra, director of health services, stressed that while bird flu is not new in Odisha, the department is working with stakeholders to manage the situation. He assured that sufficient medicines are available and urged poultry workers to maintain hygiene and wear masks.
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First published: August 26, 2024 | 21:14 IS
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