Maharashtra on Sunday reported the deaths of 381 birds amid the avian influenza scare. Representational Image.
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Till now, 7,20,515 poultry birds, including 5,86,668 from Navapur in Nandurbar, have been culled
Carcasses of culled birds were being buried in lime lined pits to prevent the spread of infection
Palghar: The Palghar administration has ordered the closure of all poultry farms and chicken shops in the Maharashtra district after bird flu was confirmed there following the deaths of 45 hens at a poultry farm.
“Bird flu has been confirmed in Palghar, Maharashtra following the death of 45 chickens at a poultry farm. The district administration has ordered closure of all poultry farms and shops selling chicken for the next 21 days,” Palghar Deputy Collector Kiran Mahajan said.