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Bird flu: Maha govt starts helpline number to report unusual mortality of birds ANI | Updated: Jan 17, 2021 22:49 IST
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): In view of the spread of bird flu across Maharashtra, the State Animal Husbandry Department has started a toll-free helpline number for farmers to report any unusual mortality of birds.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAHD) in a release said that under the powers conferred under Prevention And Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, the state government has delegated all its requisite powers on District Collectors within their local jurisdiction for the eradication of avian influenza.
Samples from Rajasthan and Gujarat were found negative for Avian Influenza today. (Representational)
New Delhi:
Amid the spread of bird flu in different states across the country, the centre today asked state officials to rethink their decision to impose ban on sale of poultry and poultry products and allow the sale of products sourced from avian influenza-free areas.
In its latest status report, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said: Consumption of well-cooked chicken and eggs is safe for humans. Further, consumers should not pay heed to baseless rumours that are unscientific and often lead to confusion. These adversely affect not only poultry and egg markets but also poultry and maize farmers, who are already affected by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Maharashtra starts toll free number for bird flu
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Last Updated: Jan 17, 2021, 08:53 PM IST
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“The government has delegated all its requisite powers on district collectors under Prevention And Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009. This will enable local administration to take immediate action for controlling the spread of disease,” said a senior Maharashtra government official.
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The central team formed for monitoring the situation in the affected areas of the country are visiting the affected sites and conducting epidemiological studies.
NEW DELHI: Amid rising bird flu cases in the state, Maharashtra government has started a toll free helpline for farmers to report any unusual mortality of birds after confirmation of avian influenza cases in poultry in Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) in Mumbai apart from 9 districts including Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, Pune, Solapur, Yavatmal, Ahmednagar, Beed and Ra