Srinagar, Dec. 9 -- Authorities on Tuesday said that nearly 3.5 crore poultry birds have reached Kashmir through road transportation this year, with an average of 50-60 vehicles carrying poultry and bovine livestock entering the Valley every day.

Dr Mohammad Ashraf Dar, Livestock Officer (Liver Flu Control), Kashmir, said the Livestock Check-Post at Qazigund plays a crucial role in screening every consignment before it enters the Valley.

He said the check-post ensures that no poultry or bovine livestock is allowed to proceed without a detailed physical examination. "Our staff and doctors conduct inspections for any symptoms, diseases, or mortality. Only after ensuring everything is clear do we give the green signal," he said, as per new...