September 10th 2024.
In the town of Kendrapara, a concerning situation has arisen regarding the health of poultry farmers. According to an official from the Odisha government's health department, five farmers have been placed in quarantine after chickens in their farms were found to be affected by avian flu. This news came to light on Tuesday, as the samples collected from ten deceased chickens in the Andara and Balia Gram Panchayats tested positive for the disease.
Upon confirmation of the avian flu outbreak, the health department took swift action. The Chief District Medical Officer, Dr. Anita Patnaik, reported that swab samples were collected from five poultry owners and sent to the Regional Medical Research Center in Bhubaneswar for testing. As a precautionary measure, these farmers were also placed in quarantine. Meanwhile, the process of culling chickens in the district has been ongoing for four days now.
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohanty, the Additional District Veterinary Officer in Kendrapara, shared that 10,000 chickens have already been culled in the district. As a precautionary measure, they have also advised people not to purchase or consume chickens at this time. The situation is being closely monitored by the forest department as well. Special attention is being given to bird populations in Bhitarkanika, Satabhaya, Hukitola, and other major habitats. The Divisional Forest Officer of Rajnagar Wildlife Forest Division, Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav, stated that avian species have already started arriving in the water bodies and mangrove forests to lay their eggs this monsoon season.
The situation in Kendrapara is being taken seriously by both the health and forest departments. Necessary measures are being taken to contain the spread of the avian flu and prevent any further harm to the poultry farmers and the surrounding wildlife. Let us all hope for a swift resolution to this issue.
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