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07/01/21 12:20 PM IST

Avian Influenza

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Avian Influenza (AI) viruses have been circulating worldwide for centuries with four known major outbreaks recorded in the last century.

Spread in India
  • In India, the disease spreads mainly by migratory birds coming into India during winter months i.e. from September – October to February – March.
  • The secondary spread by human handling (through fomites) cannot be ruled out.

Support provided by the Department to the States/UTs include

  • Technical support from referral lab i.e. ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
  • Funding support to States/UTs to undertake culling and compensation
  • Funding to states under ASCAD scheme
  • Training of veterinary work force
  • Support for strengthening RDDLs / CDDL
Source: PIB

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