Puri, July 12 -- The Puri district administration has initiated the culling of poultry in Muninda Gram Panchayat under Delang block in Puri district after bird flu was confirmed in two broiler farms.
Authorities have imposed a ban on the transportation of birds from the affected area and instructed all check gates to strictly monitor and prevent the movement of poultry.
According to official sources, around 6,000 to 8,000 birds across three poultry farms have been affected by the outbreak, as confirmed by sample tests conducted by the State Veterinary Department.
Yesterday , in the presence of State Animal Husbandry Secretary Amrit Kulange, along with district and block veterinary officials, culling operations began at a farm in Benupara...