India, Feb. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In response to the question regarding the measures taken by the Government to monitor and manage the health of captive animals in zoos following the detection of H5N1 avian influenza in wildlife at the Nagpur rescue center, the written reply stated the measures taken by the Central Government:
Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued circular to all Zoos regarding their preparedness to prevent ingress of Avian Influenza and advised zoos to comply with the National Action Plan on "Prevention, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza".
CZA advisedthe Zoos to consult Centre for Wildlife, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Res...