NAWALPARASI , MAR 17 -

Bird flu has been found in different Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Nawalparasi district.

Samples were sent to Britain for laboratory examination after ducks and fowls started dying in Deurali, Deubadi and Tamsariya VDCs in the district few days ago.

The District Livestock Service Office, Nawalparasi said bird flu virus has been found in the samples sent to Britain for tests. It had sent the samples for tests out of suspicion.

It is suspected that the poultry disease might have spread as the dead ducks and fowls have been disposed of openly. A large number of poultry at Jhyalbas, Guheri, Beluwa, Dihi and Rumsi have died.

Similarly, poultry in the neighbouring Deubadi Tamasariya VDC have also started dying.

Chief District Officer of Nawalparasi district, Balkrishna Panthi said a technical team has been dispached to the affected area for taking preventive measures.

Govt declares emergency in the area

Meanwhile, the government has declared Deurali VDC of the district 'an emergency' area following the bird flu.

 

Posted on: 2010-03-17 11:53

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