Madhya Pradesh govt decides to ban supply of poultry from some southern states

Madhya Pradesh government has decided to ban the supply of poultry from Kerala and certain other southern states. Control rooms have been set up in every district to monitor the spread of the virus. The presence of H5N8 virus has been detected only in crows so far. Poultry remains unaffected in state till now.

 

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that all efforts should be made for prevention of bird flu in chickens also, even though poultry remains unaffected by the disease. Necessary precautionary measures are being taken. The Animal Husbandry



department and allied departments are vigilant. Daily status of bird flu in the state is being conveyed to the Government of India.

 

District administration is closely monitoring reservoirs, poultry farms and poultry markets in the districts. Necessary information about prevention of bird flu is being given to poultry farmers and businessmen. On receiving information regarding sickness or unnatural death of crows or chickens, immediate samples are being collected.  Infected places are being disinfected and sanitised.