Bird flu detected at 23 locations in a month; over 100,000 birds culled
Summary
Bird flu has been detected at 23 locations across Nepal in one month, leading to the culling of over 104,000 birds as authorities contain the outbreaks mainly in eastern districts and Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Bird flu was detected at 23 locations in Nepal during the month of Chaitra, marking the first outbreak of the year.
- The first infections were found simultaneously in Sundarharaicha and Urlabari municipalities of Morang district on Chaitra 6.
- Infected areas include Sunsari, Morang, Jhapa, Chitwan, and Kathmandu, with crows at Tribhuvan University also affected.
- More than 104,000 birds have been culled to control the disease, with 75 percent compensation provided to farmers by the government.
