Bird Flu Scare In Odisha: Swab Samples Of Chilika Birds Sent For Test

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Following the outbreak of the bird flu in several states including Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan, the Odisha Government on Tuesday stepped up necessary measures to contain its spread.

Talking to mediapersons, Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO), Khurda, Bishnu Charan Sahu said the Animal Resources department has collected stool and swab samples of 400 birds in Chilika lake. Those as well as poultry from the research farm of Odisha University of Agriculture Technology have been sent to the Animal Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) at Phulnakhara on the outskirts of the city for test.

As more migratory birds have flocked Chilika lake this winter, more samples will be collected from Nalabana area of the lake where they are found in large numbers, he added.

Sahu further said apart from this, the swab samples from the poultry farm at Kerang in Khurda district will also be sent for the test.

Asked about the possibility of the bird flu in Odisha, Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Ratnakar Rout said collection of swabs of birds and poultry is a routine process. As the bird flu is usually reported during winter season, these samples are sent for test to ascertain the presence of flu.

“Usually we confirm the bird flu in the area where the death of birds takes place at regular intervals. However, there is no such report of bird flu in any place in Odisha till date,” Rout added.

Also Read: Odisha Govt Sounds Bird Flu Alert In Bhitarkanika National Park

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

New Artist To Play King Kansa Role During Dhanu Yatra In Odisha’s Bargarh

Bargarh: A new artist will be selected to play the mythological character King Kansa during…

November 22, 2024

Shah Rukh’s Daughter Suhana Khan Brutally Trolled For Vivo Ad [Watch]

Mumbai: Suhana Khan will be making her Bollywood debut with ‘King’ along with her superstar…

November 22, 2024

Badshah Comes Out In Support Of Diljit Dosanjh In Alcohol Controversy

New Delhi: After Diljit Dosanjh called out the double standards of Telangana government for banning…

November 22, 2024

World War 3 Has Begun, Says Ukraine’s Former Military Chief

New Delhi: Recent actions and counter-actions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have pushed the world to the…

November 22, 2024

3 Arrested With Fake IPS Officers’ Uniforms, Identity Cards In Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: Three persons were arrested and fake IPS officers’ uniforms along with fake identity cards…

November 22, 2024

‘I Want To Talk’: Twitterati Lauds Abhishek Bachchan, Say He Is Better Than Amitabh

Mumbai: Abhishek Bachchan’s highly-anticipated film ‘I Want To Talk’ released in theatres on Friday, and the…

November 22, 2024

Cash-For-Vote Row: BJP Leader’s Defamation Notice Against Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

New Delhi: Accused of giving cash to secure votes ahead of election day in Maharashtra,…

November 22, 2024

CM Mohan Majhi Attends ‘Odisha State Day’ Celebrations At IITF In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the ‘Odisha State Day Celebrations’ at the 43rd…

November 22, 2024