March 5, 2009
Bird flu virus not found in central Nepal
The Central Regional Livestock Directorate (CRLD) has said the bird flu virus has not been found in the central region of Nepal till date, official news reported on Wednesday (Mar 4).
CRLD said that necessary awareness has been maintained to fend off the possible menace.
CRLD also said the ban on import of the poultry and its products are in effect, adding that illegal imports of poultry and products are under control.
Moreover, it has kept the livestock employees and police on alert round the clock on the border areas from where the poultry is being entered into the central region.
After the first outbreak of the disease in the country on January 16, the government had declared emergency in affected area of Sarnamati village in Jhapa district, eastern Nepal.
