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Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildlife, livestock and, in limited cases,
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No active bird flu detected; reopening decision after October 30: Delhi Na
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's National Zoological Park is expected to decide on its reopening after October 30th, as there is currently no active presence of the Avian Influenza virus. This information was shared in a statement by the park's director on Saturday.
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No fresh bird deaths at Delhi Zoo, vigilance continues after painted stork
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Zoological Park (NZP) in Delhi on Tuesday said no fresh bird deaths had been reported in the water bird aviary or the migratory birds pond, even as samples of painted storks from the zoo recently tested positive for avian influenza.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders strict measures to prevent bird flu outbrea
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking cognisance of the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, directed the departments concerned to take swift and coordinated action, said the statement.
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UP: Two animals of Kanpur zoo test positive for bird flu; disinfection car
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
As per an official statement, the zoo has taken scientific biosafety measures and carried out disinfection, and started serosurveillance to map the animal's antibody levels against infectious disease.
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Uttar Pradesh: All zoos, safari parks temporarily shut after tigress 'Shak
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All zoos and safari parks in Uttar Pradesh have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure after a tigress named 'Shakti' died of Avian influenza at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur.
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Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi chairs meeting with senior officials on H5 Avian In
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
H5 Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
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Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused b
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most effective way to protect against the virus.
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New cases of bird flu found in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In order to prevent the spread of the disease, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is acting in accordance with the procedures recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) regarding the treatment of avian influenza.
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Israel: Avian flu outbreak detected in Kibbutz
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety reported that H5N1 avian influenza has been diagnosed in a fattening turkey coop in Kibbutz Tzora in the Judea region. Following an unusual mortality in three pre-market turkey coops, at 9.4 weeks of age, samples sent to the Ministry of Agric
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Two more cases of Bird Flu discovered
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bird flu - H5N1 avian influenza - was discovered in two additional locations in the Sharon region. The veterinary services at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have defined a quarantine zone of up to 10 km from the infected chicken coops.
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Odisha: BMC issues directives on Bird flu, not to supply chicken from affe
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an advisory to avoid eating chicken following detection of infection from a poultry firm near city limits. A bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Pipli town of Odisha's Puri district, with the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in several poult
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