Bird flu leaves Kavre poultry farmers counting losses as they await compensation
Summary
Bird flu outbreak in Kavre has devastated poultry farms, leading to mass culling and financial losses as farmers await government compensation.
Key Points
- Bird flu outbreak in Kavre led to culling of over 62,000 poultry, causing massive financial losses to farmers.
- Poultry farms face shutdowns with a three-month ban on farming at infected sites to prevent virus spread.
- Farmers await government compensation, which will cover up to 75% of the assessed value of culled poultry.
- Authorities cite weak quarantine, poor biosecurity, and transit traffic as reasons for Kavre's status as a hotspot.
