Chandigarh, Jan. 14 -- After the outbreak of bird flu in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Department of Animal Husbandry has collected swab and blood samples of birds of different species from the state-run zoos and breeding centres for testing.
The joint teams of Department of Animal Husbandry and Wildlife Wing of Forest Department have collected the samples from birds in zoos and breeding centres in the state. The samples were collected as a precautionary measure after the directions of the State Government.
As many as 4742 migratory birds have fallen victim to the deadly avian influenza- H5N1 at Pong wetland in Kangra district.
Apart from this, more than 230 native birds were also found dead in various parts of the state since the outbre...