4,507 chickens culled to contain outbreak

Khordha : Bird flu has been detected in Odisha’s Khordha, sparking panic among locals. A flock of chickens at a poultry farm in Mundaamba village in Jankia area of Khordha reportedly tested positive for the flu, prompting swift action. The Wildlife Department reportedly confirmed the outbreak after testing trachea, anus, and dead bird samples from the farm. Reportedly, to contain the spread of the disease, 4,507 chickens at the farm were culled and buried by eight Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) deployed by the department. Two additional RRTs have been tasked with conducting a survey. It is to be noted that this is not the first instance of bird flu in the region. A similar outbreak had occurred earlier in the Delang area of Puri district. To prevent
further spread, the RRTs had then initiated a culling campaign in the presence of administrative officers, starting with a poultry farm in Bada Ankula where 6,000
chickens were culled.

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