Andhra Pradesh govt bans transport of chickens from bird flu-hit districts

Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry K Atchannaidu on Wednesday ordered authorities to ban the transport of chickens from bird-flu-affected districts until the situation comes under control. 

The Minister reviewed the situation created by the death of chickens due to the



outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Godavari and undivided Krishna districts on Wednesday. The Minister held a teleconference with top officials of the Veterinary Department in East Godavari, West Godavari, NTR and Krishna districts. Bio-security measures have been implemented at poultry farms in the affected areas.