West Bengal bans poultry trade to avoid further spread of Bird Flu

Following the worst possible Bird Flu outbreak, West Bengal has completely banned the trade and consumption of poultry to avoid further contamination. 3.4 million Poultry birds were culled earlier in the state after some of the birds were suspiciously found dead due to the H5N1 virus in about 13 districts. In order to ensure complete safety and further incidences of outbreak a total ban is imposed on all of the 19 districts of the state announcing which West Bengal’s animal resources minister, Anisur Rahaman said, "We have decided to ban consumption and sale of poultry throughout the state until further notice."

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Though not even one incidence of human infection is detected, the World Health Organization has declared the Indian Avian Flu to be the most serious outbreak yet considering the number of birds infected. Similar cases have been registered in some other parts of South Asia where the authorities have succeeded in bringing the situation under control.

Via: Today's Zaman

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