Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m
Summary
The government released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers affected by bird flu outbreaks across 11 districts, with losses exceeding Rs 700 million., while urging the public to avoid selling infected poultry.
Key Points
- The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers affected by the bird flu outbreak in Nepal.
- About 700,000 birds, 1.1 million eggs, and 300,000 kilograms of poultry feed were destroyed during containment, with losses estimated at Rs 700 million.
- The Department of Livestock Services warns of legal action against anyone selling infected poultry to protect public health.
- Control measures including surveillance, culling, disinfection, and biosecurity have been intensified across affected districts to contain the outbreak.
