Patna (Bihar Times): Precautionary measures have been taken in Bihar following the outbreak of bird flu in West Bengal, especially in the places adjoining Bihar.


West Dinajpur and Birbhum (the former shares border with Bihar) reported several cases of bird flu. This has caused a lot of concern in Purnea, Katihar and Kishanganj districts and even in Bhagalpur, south to Ganga. There are a number of poultry farms in the north-east districts of Bihar.

All the officials of the animal husbandry department have been dircted to examine chickens in both poultry farms and retail shops. Steps have been taken to decontaminate both the private and government-run poultry farms.

If any case of infection is detected, the samples would be sent to High Security Animal Husbandry Laboratory, Bhopal for confirmation.

According to Principal Secretary, Health, Deepak Kumar. animal husbandry department has been asked to take suitable measures to prevent infection in Bihar.

Meanwhile, prices of poultry fell down considerably after the detection of bird flu in West Bengal.