The Epinhood (TEH)

• Outbreak Location: Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district.
• Affected Species: Chickens and quails.
• Cause and Effect: H5N1 avian influenza detected; 17,000 chickens and quails culled, 17,000 eggs and poultry feed destroyed.
• Bird Flu Outbreak Location: A poultry center in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district.
• Containment Measures: The affected farm is sealed, and a 1 km radius is an ‘infected zone’ with poultry destruction and compensation, while a 10 km radius is a ‘surveillance zone’ with closed poultry shops.
• Human Impact: No human cases reported, but health officials are conducting surveys and urging caution for symptoms like fever.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak: Avian influenza confirmed at Government Poultry Farm in Raigarh.
• Containment Measures: Destruction of all poultry, eggs, and feed to prevent spread.
• Government Response: District Magistrate coordinated with state and local officials, leading to an emergency meeting and immediate action plan.
• Disease Outbreak: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype H5N1 detected in multiple Indian states, causing deaths in various bird species.
• Infection Control Measures: Poultry, eggs, and poultry feed movement banned within a 1 km radius of infected areas. Infected birds and products are destroyed to prevent further spread.
• Affected Location: A state-run poultry farm in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, has been affected, prompting investigation into the source of the virus.
• Avian Influenza Action Plan: The Revised (2021) Action Plan for Prevention, Control & Containment of Avian Influenza in India is available online. • Vaccination Policy: Avian influenza vaccine is not allowed in India.
• Compensation for Culled Birds: Farmers whose birds are culled due to avian influenza receive compensation.
• Avian Influenza Outbreaks: Multiple outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in poultry and birds in India.
• Affected States: Outbreaks reported in Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh. • Response Measures: Culling of infected birds and alert issued in some states.
• Avian Influenza Outbreaks in India: Reports of avian influenza outbreaks in various Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, and Maharashtra, between 2022 and 2024.
• Virus Strain Identification: The identified virus strain in most outbreaks was HPAI H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
• Source of Infection: The outbreaks primarily affected poultry, including chickens, ducks, and other birds.
• Avian Influenza Outbreaks in India: Multiple outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza have been reported in India, primarily affecting ducks and poultry.
• Geographic Distribution: Outbreaks have been identified in various states, including Kerala, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
• Virus Strain: The outbreaks are caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus.
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