In Madhya Pradesh, the bird flu spread is increasing rapidly and found to be the cause of the death of crows in 13 districts in the state till now.

‘After the bird flu virus was found in a sample taken from the poultry market shops in Agar, they have been closed for the next seven days for the sake of vigilance and caution. Along with this action is being taken for decontamination of chickens and eggs etc. to prevent the spread of the disease.’

However, bird flu virus has not been found in samples sent from Sehore, Balaghat, Damoh, Ujjain, Betul and Bhind to NIHSAD, Bhopal. 




Poultry markets in Indore and Neemuch district near the bird flu-affected areas have been closed for the next seven days in view of vigilance and caution. Now in all three districts -- Indore, Neemuch and Agar -- the poultry markets have been closed for seven days as a precautionary measure.
Source-IANS