Bird flu reaches 11 districts as farmers await compensation
Summary
Bird flu has spread to 11 districts in Nepal, causing large poultry losses and financial stress for farmers who await government compensation amid ongoing culling and containment efforts.
Key Points
- Bird flu (H5N1) has spread to 11 districts in Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, causing significant poultry destruction.
- Approximately 600,000 poultry birds, 989,313 eggs, and 195,485 kilograms of feed have been culled or destroyed to contain the outbreak.
- Farmers have incurred losses worth hundreds of millions of rupees, but compensation payments have been delayed due to budget shortages.
- Authorities emphasize strict biosecurity measures, and public health officials confirm properly cooked poultry is safe to consume despite the outbreak.
