The Telangana government has stepped up biosecurity moves to curb the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) by creating 24 check-posts to monitor the movement of poultry.
The State has issued a directive to all district collectors, highlighting the need for strict biosecurity measures to prevent the ingress and spread of HPAI. The alert follows a communication from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India, which reported cases of HPAI in different states.
Officials have reportedly stopped vehicles from Andhra Pradesh to ferry poultry into Telangana, following the directive.
The directive, issued by Special Chief Secretary to Government Sabyasachi Ghosh, instructs district officials to raise awareness among poultry farmers, stakeholders, and the public about HPAI prevention. It highlights the critical role of biosecurity measures, particularly in preventing the transportation of sick birds and ensuring proper disposal of dead ones. Officials have been urged to report any unusual deaths of poultry to the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department for prompt action.
To coordinate response efforts, collectors have been advised to convene meetings with officials from the Forest Department, Police Department, Health Department, and Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department. The agenda of these meetings will include strategies to prevent the spread of the virus from other states into Telangana.
Published - February 11, 2025 08:35 pm IST
