Avian Influenza

October 26, 2022

Bird flu in Alappuzha; Govt orders culling of over 20,000 poultry birds

In India, bird flu or avian influenza is spread mainly by migratory birds coming into the country during the winter months between September and March. The disease is zoonotic.

January 08, 2021
Bird flu confirmed in 6 states; unusual mortality of 16 birds in Delhi as well

Central teams have been deployed to visit the affected states of Kerala, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for monitoring and for epidemiological investigation.
January 06, 2021
Bird flu: Centre sends multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Haryana

Thousands of chickens and ducks were culled in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala to contain the spread of the H5N8 avian influenza strain.
January 04, 2021
Bird flu outbreak in two districts in Kerala; mass duck deaths reported

The Influenza A virus, H5N8, has been detected in four Kuttanad panchayats in Alappuzha (Thalavady, Edathua, Pallippad and Thazhakkara) and Neendoor in Kottayam.
March 12, 2020
Bird flu: Chicken dishes taken off the menu at Kozhikode hotels

Pet birds, including poultry, are being culled in large numbers and carcass burnt in regions vulnerable to bird flu.
March 07, 2020
Bird flu in Kozhikode, Kerala govt orders poultry culling

So far, no cases of avian flu in humans were reported from the state this year.

Avian Influenza

Bird flu in Alappuzha; Govt orders culling of over 20,000 poultry birds

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Bird flu confirmed in 6 states; unusual mortality of 16 birds in Delhi as well

Bird flu: Centre sends multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Haryana

Bird flu outbreak in two districts in Kerala; mass duck deaths reported

Bird flu: Chicken dishes taken off the menu at Kozhikode hotels

Bird flu in Kozhikode, Kerala govt orders poultry culling