No case of bird flu in J-K, say officials ANI | Updated: Jan 07, 2021 23:52 IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 7 (ANI): With the emergence of avian flu in several states in the country, testing of birds was carried out at Manda Deer Park in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Officials said no case of bird flu has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking to ANI, Dr Ranjit Katoch, a veterinarian at the Manda Deer Park said they were conducting random sampling where there is a presence of migratory birds. The samples are sent to the regional lab in Jalandhar. The frontline workers are provided with proper equipment. In case any carcass is found, instructions have been given for the safe disposal, he said.
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