New Delhi, April 6 -- In a move aimed at curbing the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks across several states, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has announced mandatory registration for all poultry farms within a month. This directive forms part of a 'three-pronged strategy' to combat the spread of the virus, which has been detected at 34 epicentres across eight states Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The government has urged poultry industry stakeholders to ensure 100 per cent compliance with this directive.
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