Bird Flu Confirmed in Chitwan; 38,200 Chickens Destroyed

Chitwan. Bird flu (Avian Influenza H5N1) infection has been confirmed in Chitwan, leading to the destruction of 38,200 layer chickens.

The infection was confirmed at a commercial chicken farm in Khairhani Municipality-1, and the chickens, along with their feed, were destroyed as a control measure. According to the Chitwan Animal Services Office, the infection was confirmed in chickens on Jestha 23, and the destruction of chickens began on Jestha 24, informed Chief Dr. Prabhat Neupane.