गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Bird flu detected again in Kathmandu Nepal Bird flu detected again in Kathmandu KathmanduPati May 27, 2021 KATHMANDU – Bird flu has been detected again at three places in Kathmandu. According to the Department of Livestock Services, the bird flu was confirmed at ward no 4 and 9 of Kirtipur municipality and ward no 2 of Chandragiri municipality. Information Officer at the Department, Dr Chandra Dhakal, said that the bird flu was confirmed on May 24 in course of carrying out test at Central Veterinary Lab, Tripureshwor of samples of turkey reared by farmers of these places. He shared that the Department on Wednesday destroyed fowls as well as poultry-related goods at these areas by mobilising bodies concerned related to livestock services of federation, province and local levels. A total of 535 turkeys, 492 chickens, 20 ducks, 178 eggs and 900 kilogrammes of poultry feed were destroyed in these areas. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has urged the bodies concerned to transport fowls and poultry-related products only after getting veterinary certificate compulsorily. The Department also asked the farmers to contact nearby livestock offices if their fowls fall ill as well as to pay attention in cleanliness.Earlier, bird flu was detected on chickens and turkeys at Tarkeshwor of Kathmandu and Nakkhu of Lalitpur. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time Lok Darshan Regmi steps down as Chief Secretary NC work execution committee meeting tomorrow
