Vijayawada: The NTR district administration has assured that bird flu in the region has been brought under control through isolation and biosecurity measures.
The outbreak, which was confirmed by the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) on Feb 14, resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens in Gampalagudem and Tiruvuru mandals, which are located near the Telangana border. Following the outbreak, the animal husbandry department declared a high alert in 35 villages and implemented strict containment measures to prevent further spread. Dead chickens were disposed of scientifically, and biosecurity protocols were reinforced in poultry farms.
District collector Lakshmisha emphasised that control measures must continue in affected areas, including a ten-kilometer buffer zone around Anumallanka. As a precaution, chicken and egg shops in this zone will remain closed until further notice. To strengthen containment efforts, authorities have directed widespread sanitation programmes, including the deployment of sprayers and foggers. Panchayat secretaries and revenue staff have been instructed to monitor the situation closely, ensuring 24/7 surveillance of all 116 poultry farms in the district.
Additionally, fever surveys will be conducted in the buffer zone, with samples tested as needed.
Forest officials have been instructed to immediately report any unnatural bird deaths in wildlife areas to prevent any potential spread to native bird populations. While officials have assured that there is no immediate threat, they continue to urge strict adherence to biosecurity measures to safeguard the poultry industry and public health in the region.
The outbreak, which was confirmed by the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) on Feb 14, resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens in Gampalagudem and Tiruvuru mandals, which are located near the Telangana border. Following the outbreak, the animal husbandry department declared a high alert in 35 villages and implemented strict containment measures to prevent further spread. Dead chickens were disposed of scientifically, and biosecurity protocols were reinforced in poultry farms.
District collector Lakshmisha emphasised that control measures must continue in affected areas, including a ten-kilometer buffer zone around Anumallanka. As a precaution, chicken and egg shops in this zone will remain closed until further notice. To strengthen containment efforts, authorities have directed widespread sanitation programmes, including the deployment of sprayers and foggers. Panchayat secretaries and revenue staff have been instructed to monitor the situation closely, ensuring 24/7 surveillance of all 116 poultry farms in the district.
Additionally, fever surveys will be conducted in the buffer zone, with samples tested as needed.
Forest officials have been instructed to immediately report any unnatural bird deaths in wildlife areas to prevent any potential spread to native bird populations. While officials have assured that there is no immediate threat, they continue to urge strict adherence to biosecurity measures to safeguard the poultry industry and public health in the region.
