Bird flu scare in Jharkhand after crows, mynas found dead; samples sent for examination ANI | Updated: Jan 12, 2021 15:13 IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 12 (ANI): Around 2,500 samples, including 20 dead wild birds, have been sent to a lab for a bird flu test, Jharkhand Animal Husbandry Department Director (AHD) informed on Tuesday.
Director of the AHD Nancy Sahay said that no death of poultrybirds has been reported in the state so far. Moreover, Rapid Response Teams have been formed which are monitoring the situation across the state. Animal Husbandry department is taking all the necessary steps. Rapid Response Teams across the state have been formed which are monitoring the situation around the clock. Besides, special teams for poultry farms have also been put into action. All other required arrangements have been put into ready to active mode , said Sahai.