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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Bird flu confirmed in Khurda; over 4,500 birds culled, containment measures intensified
BHUBANESWAR: After Delanga in Puri district, bird flu has now been confirmed in Khurda, prompting the administration to launch intensive containment measures. The outbreak of avian influenza was detected in Mundamba village after several poultry birds died under mysterious circumstances at a private farm over the last few days. Veterinary officials collected samples and sent those to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. Laboratory reports confirmed the presence of the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza virus. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD) department swung into action following the confirmation. A one-km radius around the epicentre has been declared a surveillance zone with movement of poultry and related products strictly restricted. Culling operations have also been initiated in the surrounding areas to prevent further spread of the disease. Eleven rapid response teams (RRTs) have been deployed in the affected area. As a precautionary measure, over 4,500 chickens have been culled in Mundamba. The RRTs have collected samples from poultry farms within a 10-km radius, which have been sent to NIHSAD for testing. They are conducting door-to-door awareness drives, urging residents to promptly report any unusual bird deaths and avoid contact with sick or dead birds. 'Surveillance and bio-security measures are being strictly enforced in the affected zone. The administration is on high alert. All necessary steps are being taken to contain the spread of avian influenza and protect both poultry health and public safety,' said a senior veterinary official. Earlier this month, a similar outbreak was reported from Delanga area, where more than 6,000 birds were culled.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
H5N1 avian influenza detected in Odisha's Puri dist; govt culls over 6,700 birds
Bhubaneswar: A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Odisha's Puri district, prompting the state government to launch emergency containment measures, including mass culling of over 6,700 birds, a senior official said on Sunday. The state government resorted to mass culling of the birds after the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, confirmed that samples collected from Bada Ankula village in Delanga block of the district tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, he added. Over 6,700 birds were culled on Saturday and Sunday following standard operating procedure (SOP) lay down by the Centre, he said. Sarat Kumar Behera, chief district veterinary officer (CDVO), Puri, informed that five rapid response teams (RRTs) along with health teams have been deployed in the area where bird flu cases were detected. "We have completely restricted the movement of live birds in and out of the infected zone," he said. After completing culling within a 1-km radius of the village, samples from another five villages have been collected to test for the virus, Behera said. Sources said the village had witnessed unusual poultry deaths over the past week, but the outbreak was officially confirmed only after villagers raised concerns and officials collected samples on July 9. Meanwhile, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik visited the bird flu infected area to take stock of containment measures taken to prevent further spread of the virus.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Bird flu detected in Puri dist
Bhubaneswar: A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Puri district, prompting the State government to launch emergency containment measures, including mass culling of over 6,700 birds, a senior official said on Sunday. The State government resorted to mass culling of the birds after the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, confirmed that samples collected from Bada Ankula village in Delanga block of the district tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, he added. Over 6,700 birds were culled on Saturday and Sunday following standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down by the Centre, he Kumar Behera, Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO), Puri, said five rapid response teams (RRTs) along with health teams have been deployed in the area where bird flu cases were detected. 'We have completely restricted the movement of live birds in and out of the infected zone,' he said. After completing culling within a 1-km radius of the village, samples from another five villages have been collected to test for the virus, Behera said. Sources said the village had witnessed unusual poultry deaths over the past week, but the outbreak was officially confirmed only after villagers raised concerns and officials collected samples on July 9. Meanwhile, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik visited the bird flu infected area to take stock of containment measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
H5N1 avian influenza detected in Odisha's Puri dist; govt culls over 6,700 birds
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Odisha's Puri district, prompting the state government to launch emergency containment measures, including mass culling of over 6,700 birds, a senior official said on Sunday. The state government resorted to mass culling of the birds after the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, confirmed that samples collected from Bada Ankula village in Delanga block of the district tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, he added. Over 6,700 birds were culled on Saturday and Sunday following standard operating procedure (SOP) lay down by the Centre, he said. Sarat Kumar Behera, chief district veterinary officer (CDVO), Puri, informed that five rapid response teams (RRTs) along with health teams have been deployed in the area where bird flu cases were detected. "We have completely restricted the movement of live birds in and out of the infected zone," he said. Live Events After completing culling within a 1-km radius of the village, samples from another five villages have been collected to test for the virus, Behera said. Sources said the village had witnessed unusual poultry deaths over the past week, but the outbreak was officially confirmed only after villagers raised concerns and officials collected samples on July 9. Meanwhile, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik visited the bird flu infected area to take stock of containment measures taken to prevent further spread of the virus.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Bird flu outbreak: Odisha starts poultry culling in Delanga
BHUBANESWAR: A fresh outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Puri district, prompting emergency containment measures and mass culling of poultry to prevent spread of the infection. The Odisha government swung into action on Saturday after the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, confirmed that samples collected from Bada Ankula village in Delanga block tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The Puri district administration immediately declared the village the epicentre of the outbreak and initiated a series of containment operations. Areas falling within a one-km radius have been identified for culling of birds and disinfection. Initial estimates suggest that over 8,000 poultry birds will be culled. Surveillance has been stepped up in the 10-km radius surrounding the epicentre and the movement of poultry products strictly restricted under tightened bio-security protocols. Sources said the village had witnessed unusual poultry deaths over the past week, but the outbreak was officially confirmed only after villagers raised concerns and officials collected samples on July 9. Five Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) have been deployed for conducting surveillance, educating poultry handlers, and enforcing safety protocols. Additional director (animal disease control) Dr Mihir Nayak said the movement of live birds into and out of the infected zone has been completely banned. 'So far, 3,316 birds have been culled. Strict surveillance is underway and all poultry-related premises are being disinfected. We are taking all necessary measures to prevent further spread,' he said. Although no human infections have been reported so far, the Health department remains on high alert to monitor any possible zoonotic transmission. Residents have been advised to avoid direct contact with birds, report any unusual poultry deaths and follow protocols. Poultry owners affected by the culling will be compensated for the loss of birds, eggs, and feed as per government-fixed rates. Meanwhile, the state government has directed the director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services to intensify monitoring and surveillance across Odisha to prevent the virus from spreading beyond the affected district. This is the first confirmed case of H5N1 in Odisha this year. A similar outbreak was reported in Pipili and Satyabadi blocks of Puri district last year, resulting in the culling of over 30,000 birds.
