Bird flu samples sent from Kota and Baran comes positive

Bird flu samples sent from Kota and Baran for test has been confirmed with positive results. The test report identifies Avian Influenza subtype H5N8 in the birds, which according to experts, is less infectious. Lal Chand Kataria, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister confirms that the sample came from three districts are positive for Avian Influenza.
“The virus has not affected chickens or eggs yet but all precautions are being taken, looking at the way it has spread among crows. But the positive news is that the samples from Jodhpur have come out negative.