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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Gorakhpur poultry shops shut for 21 days after bird flu cases
Representative image GORAKHPUR: All poultry shops in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh were asked on Saturday to shut for 21 days following detection of avian influenza strains, H5N1 and H9N2, in bird samples from five localities in the city. Samples were taken at Jhungia Bazar, Aluminium Factory area, Taramandal, Bhagat Chauraha, and Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park. These were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) at Bhopal in MP, which confirmed the presence of both strains of the virus. The chief veterinary officer (CVO) activated district-level Rapid Response Teams and set up a control room at the Sadar Veterinary Hospital to handle the outbreak. Following the confirmation, additional municipal commissioner, Nirankar Singh, said as per central govt guidelines, culling operations have begun within a 1km radius of the infected zones. All live birds within this zone will be culled and disinfection drives are underway there. The CVO appealed to the public not to heed to rumours and to cooperate with the administration. A total of 1,328 samples from Gorakhpur and 1,470 samples from the Gorakhpur-Basti division were tested during the surveillance exercise. The bird flu started from Gorakhpur zoo where four animals - a lion on April 30, leopard Mona on May 8, tigress Shakti on May 7, and a wolf - have so far succumbed to the virus. The zoo has already been shut for containment measures.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bird Flu Alert: Gorakhpur bans chicken sale for 3 weeks
The district administration in Gorakhpur has announced a three-week ban on the sale of chicken after confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in multiple areas of the city. The decision follows laboratory tests that detected H5N1 and H9N1 strains in samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD). According to chief veterinary officer (CFO) Dr Bhupendra Singh, samples testing positive were collected from Jhugiya Bazar, Aluminium Factory area, Taramandal, Bhagat Crossing, and localities near Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park. As part of containment measures, authorities have begun culling birds in affected areas. On Saturday, 695 birds were culled from 19 poultry shops identified within the hotspots. A one-kilometre containment zone has been declared around the affected sites. A quick response team and a control room have also been activated to monitor the evolving situation, the CFO informed. Officials said that the H5 strain was also found in a sample taken from Tigress Shakti, who died at Gorakhpur Zoo on May 7. In response, the animal husbandry department collected 1,328 samples from poultry farms and vendors across the district for further testing at NIHSAD. Surveillance has been stepped up across Gorakhpur to track any new signs of the virus. Zoo deputy director Dr Yogesh Pratap Singh confirmed that no other animals have tested positive. However, the zoo will remain closed for at least another week beyond June 3 as a preventive measure. 'Authorities are awaiting results for five more samples taken from the premises.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Bird Flu confirmed in Gorakhpur: Chicken shops to be shut for 21 days
Gorakhpur: Bird flu has been confirmed in five localities of Gorakhpur, prompting authorities to shut all live bird markets across the city for the next 21 days. The decision follows laboratory confirmation of avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 in poultry samples collected from the affected areas, Gorakhpur administration informed. Samples were taken from birds in Jhungia Bazar, Aluminium Factory area, Taramandal, Bhagat Chauraha, and Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park. These were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, which confirmed the presence of the virus. In response, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) has activated district-level rapid response teams. A control room has also been set up at the Sadar Veterinary Hospital under the supervision of Manish Chandra. Following the confirmation, additional municipal commissioner Nirankar Singh informed that as per Central Government guidelines, culling operations have begun within a 1-km radius of the infected zones. All live birds within this zone will be culled, and thorough disinfection drives are underway. The CVO has appealed to the public not to believe in rumours and to cooperate with the administration. Meanwhile, poultry samples from various farms sent to IVRI Izzatnagar, Bareilly, tested negative for bird flu. A total of 1,328 samples from Gorakhpur and 1,470 samples from the Gorakhpur-Basti division were tested during the surveillance exercise.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kanpur Zoo admin to monitor health of animals
Kanpur: A blue bull's death at Kanpur Zoo on Friday ended a brief respite from animal casualties. Although the zoo authorities attributed the death to injuries from a fight with another blue bull a few days earlier, they exercised caution by sending samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A lion named Pataudi had died in the zoo, while a peacock and a Brahminy duck succumbed after testing positive for bird flu. These incidents prompted heightened vigilance regarding animal health and safety protocols. The zoo administration intensified monitoring across enclosures, with veterinary staff performing systematic health assessments, especially of animals displaying signs of poor health. Zoo director Shraddha Yadav confirmed the blue bull's death on Friday, stating, "Preparations are underway to send samples of the blue bull to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing." Regarding the incident, she explained, "A few days ago, there was a fight among the blue bulls in the zoo, resulting in one getting injured, which led to its death on Friday. However, as a precaution, samples from the blue bull are being sent to Bhopal to determine the cause of death. " She further added, "The zoo premises are continuously being sanitised, and protocols are being followed due to the bird flu threat.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bird flu scare: Closure of UP zoos,safari park extended till May 27
Lucknow: The UP govt has extended the closure of three zoos and Etawah Lion Safari for one more week, until May 27, due to bird flu scare in the state. The facilities were to open on May 21, following a temporary closure of one week that was announced on May 14 as a precautionary move after a tigress, Shakti, died of bird flu in Gorakhpur zoo on May 7. Since May 7, four animals – two each in Gorakhpur and Kanpur – have died in the zoos in the state due to the contagion. "The decision was taken for the safety of animals there, as well as people. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed all to follow the guidelines of the Centre and the state govts on priority to prevent the infection from spreading. He has asked for regular sanitisation of zoo premises and monitoring of animals," said minister of state for environment, forest and climate change (independent charge) Arun Kumar Saxena. The Chief Minister had chaired a high-level meeting on May 12, after which the closure order for Gorakhpur, Lucknow and Kanpur zoos and Etawah Lion Safari was issued by the forest department. Gorakhpur zoo has reported three deaths – tigress Shakti, leopardess Mona and she-wolf Bhairavi – since May 7. The viscera of all three animals were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, for analysis, which confirmed bird flu in the two big cats, while the she-wolf died of old age. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Gorakhpur zoo director Vikas Yadav said: "We have randomly collected samples of our animals and sent them for analysis. The report may come in a day or two. No animal has reported illness after May 8." Kanpur zoo has reported three deaths so far – lion Pataudi, a peacock and a Brahminy duck. NIHSAD, Bhopal, has confirmed bird flu in the lion and peacock while the report for the duck is awaited. "All other animals are healthy now," said Kanpur zoo director Shraddha Yadav. Meanwhile, a team of experts from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) visited Gorakhpur zoo on Tuesday and collected around 30 random samples from animals, transportation vehicles, water resources and other places inside the zoo. The teams also collected samples from outside the zoo premises. The teams will submit the report within 15 days. The team comprised veterinary doctors and pathologists from leading wildlife institutions in the country. Based on the findings, the future course of action for the zoos and safari parks in the state will be determined.
