Bird Flu Confirmed in Damak Municipality; Movement of Poultry Products Banned

Jhapa. Following the confirmation of Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) infection in Damak Municipality, the transport of chicken meat, eggs, and related materials has been banned.

The infection was confirmed through laboratory testing after chickens started falling ill and dying at a layer poultry farm operating in Damak Municipality-10. The municipality stated that to mitigate the high risk of the infection spreading, the movement of poultry, eggs, chicks, feed, and equipment from the affected area has been completely stopped.