Synopsis
“There are sporadic cases in states except in Maharashtra and Haryana where cases of the disease in poultry have been reported in large number. The situation is, however under control and there is no risk in consumption of poultry and poultry products,” Union animal husbandry commissioner Praveen Malik said.
The centre, however, has asked states not to impose ban on sale of poultry and poultry products and allow such selling sourced from the non-infected areas and states.
NEW DELHI: The centre, on Monday, confirmed outbreak of avian Influenza in 5 states for poultry birds and in 9 states for crows, migratory birds and other wild birds.