February 13, 2025

Telangana, India, issues caution to poultry farmers following H5N1 case

The government of Telangana, India, has issued a caution to poultry farmers following the confirmation of avian influenza (H5N1) as the cause of death of a large number of chickens in a poultry farm in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Given the possibility of the flu spreading to Telangana, the government has also urged the public to control meat consumption.

According to sources, around 24 check posts have been set up at the Nalgonda district border and officials have been turning back vehicles carrying chicken from Andhra Pradesh.

District collectors and various government departments have been advised to remain vigilant about suspicious and viral deaths in chickens and other animals.

Officials were also instructed to meet poultry farmers and industry representatives to generate awareness about the spread of avian influenza and the precautions to be taken.

- The Times of India