Vanparthi:
On Friday, an official said an official on Friday that about 2,500 chickens died in a span of three days after an “mysterious disease” outbreak in Poultry Farms of Konpuram division of Madanapuram division of Vanparthi district.
The District Veterinary and Animal Officer of Vanaparthi, K Venkateswara confirmed the outbreak and said that the cause of the disease is being investigated.
While sharing the information, the official said, “A mysterious disease has killed poultry farms in Konur, Madanpuram Mandal, Vanaparthi district, resulting in about 2,500 chickens dead within just three days.”
“We inspected the opportunity after the death of 2500 chickens. We have taken samples that have been sent to the laboratory for testing,” he said.
“Deaths exceeded three days — 117 February 117, 300 on 17th, and the remaining 18, after which we were informed and samples were sent to the laboratory on 19th. These chickens died in premium form. , A integrated system with a capacity of 5,500 owned by Shivakevulu, “the official said.
Earlier last week, the Andhra Pradesh government had intensified efforts to curb the spread of bird flu, with strict control measures in three affected districts.
Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Dr. Satya Kumari said, “Bird flu is limited to three districts and five farms. About one lakh chickens have been closed due to outbreak.”
Yesterday, Andhra Agriculture, Cooperation, Marketing, and Animal Husbandry Minister Kinjarpu Avachanayadu assured the public that there was no reason to worry about bird flu, as the government had implemented strict measures to control its spread.
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