Poultry Outbreak News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Fresh avian influenza outbreak in Kerala; Alappuzha, Kottayam on high alert
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23: Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government departments.
South Africa's Western Cape confirms bird flu outbreaks, urges public vigilance
Cape Town, Aug 2: Authorities in South Africa's Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of bird flu in the province, urging the public to "stay alert," but "not alarmed."
Cambodia reports 14th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2025
Phnom Penh, July 29: A 26-year-old man from northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province has been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, raising the number of cases to 14 so far this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Tuesday.
K'taka takes steps to contain bird flu outbreak in district, orders poultry culling in farm
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), Feb 28: As the district authorities take steps to contain the bird flu outbreak in the Chikkaballapur district, located close to Bengaluru, the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has issued an order to cull 350 chickens in a poultry farm.
Alert in Telangana's Wanaparthy district for suspected bird flu
Hyderabad, Feb 21: A suspected outbreak of bird flu in Telangana's Wanaparthy district has resulted in the death of a large number of chickens at a farm during the last three days, leading the authorities to sound an alert.
Andhra Pradesh steps up measures to contain Bird Flu outbreak
Vijayawada, February 14: The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to curb the spread of bird flu, with strict containment measures in place across three affected districts. Over one lakh hens have been culled so far, while officials have designated red and surveillance zones to prevent further transmission.
Bird flu outbreak in Andhra's Eluru, authorities deploy teams and set up control room
Eluru, February 14: Eluru District is currently facing a bird flu outbreak, with approximately one lakh chickens dying at a poultry farm in Badampudi, Unguturu.
Andhra: Agri Minister says strict measures in place to control spread of bird flu
Amaravathi, February 13: Andhra Agriculture, Cooperation, Marketing, and Animal Husbandry Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu reassured the public that there is no cause for concern regarding bird flu, as the government has implemented strict measures to control its spread.
Japan's bird flu cases surge in January
Tokyo, Jan 22: Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.