Kavre culls over 40,000 poultry as bird flu spreads; authorities tighten surveillance
Summary
Over 40,000 ducks and layer chickens have been culled in Kavrepalanchok as bird flu spreads across Kathmandu Valley, prompting intensified containment and surveillance efforts.
Key Points
- Bird flu has led to the culling of 40,729 ducks and layer chickens in Kavrepalanchok.
- Infected crows are a major vector for spreading bird flu across Kathmandu Valley, complicating containment.
- The outbreak has affected 11 districts and nearly 100 poultry farms, impacting around 570,000 birds nationally.
- The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel remains closed due to bird flu detected in various animal species.
