Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur
Summary
Bird flu spreads across Kathmandu Valley leading to culling of over 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur as authorities intensify measures to control the outbreak affecting nearly 570,000 birds nationwide.
Key Points
- Over 48,000 chickens were culled in Bhaktapur following confirmed bird flu outbreaks at poultry farms.
- Bird flu has been detected at 82 locations across 11 districts in Nepal, affecting nearly 570,000 birds since March.
- The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel was closed for two weeks after bird flu was found in various bird species and some mammals.
- Authorities have intensified surveillance and biosecurity efforts to prevent further spread of the disease in Kathmandu Valley.
