Bird Flu
Bird flu scare: Assam government temporarily bans poultry import
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has temporarily banned the import of poultry in view of the outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in many states of the country.
In a notification issued by the state government stated that, the Assam government has imposed a temporary ban on entry of poultry as a precautionary measure through western border of the state in the interest of preventing escalation of the disease to Assam and other North Eastern states.
"Advisories have already been issued to the concerned authorities for active and targeted surveillance against the disease,” said in the government notification.
The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department is also keeping close watch on local fowls which are being sold in markets and has also discussed with the state Forest department to enhance vigil in the state.
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