Ranchi: After the confirmation of bird flu (A-5N-1 avian influenza) in Hotwar, Ranchi, the district administration team has become active. On Thursday, cocks, hens and ducks within a radius of one kilometer of the affected area were killed and disposed of at a safe place. At the same time, sales have been banned in the affected area. Apart from this, that area was also made infection free. This process will continue further also. DC Rahul Kumar Sinha has banned the buying, selling and transportation of live and dead chickens, ducks and eggs within a radius of one kilometer from the Regional Poultry Farm, Hotwar (infected area).
Ban on buying, selling and transportation
The team is checking the availability of poultry and eggs etc. in shops within a radius of one kilometer of the infected area. Apart from this, action has also been started to stop the spread of bird flu. Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar Sinha, as a precautionary measure, directed to ban the purchase, sale and transportation of any live or dead chicken, duck and egg within a radius of one kilometer from the Regional Poultry Farm, Hotwar (infected area) till further orders. Have given.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed
It is noteworthy that after the confirmation of the spread of bird flu in the poultry farm of Hotwar, more than 2100 poultry were killed. At the same time, for the survey, the Rapid Response Team took stock of Hotwar, Gadigaon, Gaadi Hotwar, Baken Toli, Khatanga, New Khatanga, Mahua Toli, areas near Army Camp, Bandhgadi, Dumardaga, JP Nagar and Buti Mod. Culling of poultry was done under the supervision of Rapid Response Team (RRT) constituted by the district administration. After bird flu was confirmed, an action plan was made. Rapid Response Team (RRT) was formed on the orders of DC cum District Magistrate Rahul Kumar Sinha. Veterinary officers and personnel were deputed in every team.