Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after crow deaths in many districts
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Published: Sunday, January 3, 2021, 19:48 [IST]
Jaipur, Jan 03: A bird flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after the presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in dead crows in Jhalawar and more avian deaths were reported in other districts, including Jaipur, officials said.
The Animal Husbandry Department has set up a state-level control room and sent its teams to the districts for effective monitoring, they said.
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On Sunday, seven crows were found dead at the iconic Jal Mahal here, taking the toll to 252 in the state. The Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Kunji Lal Meena, told reporters on Sunday that the deaths due to bird flu have been mainly reported among crows, with most of them from the Kota and Jodhpur divisions.
Bird flu alert sounded in Rajasthan after crow deaths in several districts; no need for alarm, say officials The Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Kunji Lal Meena, told reporters on Sunday that the deaths due to bird flu have been mainly reported among crows, with most of them from the Kota and Jodhpur divisions. Representational image. AFP.
Jaipur: A bird flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after the presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in dead crows in Jhalawar and more avian deaths were reported in other districts, including Jaipur, officials said.
The Animal Husbandry Department has set up a state-level control room and sent its teams to the districts for effective monitoring, they said.
Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after over 250 crows found dead
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Jaipur: After the death of over 250 crows in several districts of Rajasthan including Jaipur, the animal husbandry department has issued an avian influenza alert and is conducting sampling of birds from all wetlands in the state.
The avian influenza entered Jaipur on Sunday with seven dead crows found at the Jal Mahal, a major tourist attraction in the old part of Jaipur, Two sick crows were also found.
The wildlife and animal husbandry departments were informed and teams of officials reached the site and took samples from the crow carcasses.
Bird Flu Alert In Rajasthan, More Than 250 Crows Found Dead In State Bird Flu Alert In Rajasthan, More Than 250 Crows Found Dead In State On Sunday, seven crows were found dead at the iconic Jal Mahal, taking the deaths to 252 in the state.
On Sunday, seven crows were found dead at Jal Mahal, taking the deaths to 252. (Representational)
Jaipur:
A bird flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after the presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in dead crows in Jhalawar and more avian deaths were reported in other districts, including Jaipur, officials said.
The Animal Husbandry Department has set up a state-level control room and sent its teams to the districts for effective monitoring, they said.
Rajasthan Rings Bird Flu Alert After 7 Crows Found Dead In Jaipur The situation is not alarming, but we are vigilant, ensuring that this virus does not enter domestic animals , an official said.
PTI 03 January 2021 PTI PTI 2021-01-03T17:16:41+05:30 Rajasthan Rings Bird Flu Alert After 7 Crows Found Dead In Jaipur outlookindia.com 2021-01-03T18:30:29+05:30
A bird flu alert has been sounded in Rajasthan after the presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in dead crows in Jhalawar and more avian deaths were reported in other districts, including Jaipur, officials said.
The Animal Husbandry Department has set up a state-level control room and sent its teams to the districts for effective monitoring, they said.