Bird flu

H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Found in Raw Milk from Infected Cows, WHO Reports

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that the H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in significant concentrations in raw milk obtained from infected animals. However, the duration for which the virus can survive in milk remains unclear. The H5N1 avian influenza strain first emerged in 1996,...

India Heightens Bird Flu Surveillance Amid Global Concerns: Poultry Industry on Alert

India has initiated surveillance of virus strains amidst the growing apprehension of bird flu on a global scale, particularly in the United States. Recently, the national government undertook an evaluation of the prevalent flu strains within the country. Concurrently, poultry enterprises have been diligently monitoring the situation. Experts worldwide have...

Andhra Pradesh: Bird flu outbreak in Nellore district, Collector orders preventive measures

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district have confirmed a bird flu outbreak following the deaths of numerous chickens in two villages. Samples sent to a Bhopal laboratory tested positive for the avian influenza virus, prompting the district collector, Hari Narayan, to take swift action. Narayan convened an emergency meeting with...