Vijayawada, Feb. 14 -- The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to curb the spread of bird flu, with strict containment measures in place across three affected districts. Over one lakh hens have been culled so far, while officials have designated red and surveillance zones to prevent further transmission.

Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Dr Satya Kumari on Friday stated, "The bird flu is currently restricted to three districts and five farms. Approximately one lakh hens have been culled due to the outbreak."

"Wherever we identify bird flu, we declare a red zone with a radius of one kilometre and a surveillance zone with a radius of ten kilometres. Farmers need not panic, as the number of cases is decreasing, and we ...