Bird flu scare: Death of a tigress lead to closure of zoos in Uttar Pradesh

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Threat of bird flu averted in these three districts, IVRI report revealed ...
5 hours ago — Concern over bird flu in many districts of Purvanchal including Gorakhpur. Now it has reduced to some extent, but in this entire process, the activeness of the Animal Husbandry Department and the timely steps taken averted a potential crisis.
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On May 7, after the death of tigress 'Shakti' in Gorakhpur Zoological Park, when bird flu was confirmed in her samples, there was a stir in the district. This was not a normal incident. Because a sensitive place like a zoo could be vulnerable to this infection. Immediately after this, the Animal Husbandry Department activated the Rapid Response Team without delay. Samples of 562 birds were taken from poultry farms spread across 20 blocks of the district and sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly for examination.
The report of the samples came negative
The matter of relief was that the report of all the samples came negative. But the vigilance, monitoring and departmental coordination behind this positive result is the real news. The department sent a total of 562 samples in two phases, 179 in the first phase and 383 in the second. In the report, 387 samples taken from 248 farms of Gorakhpur and more than 100 samples taken from Kushinagar and Maharajganj were found safe. Zoo doctor Yogesh says that during this time the department not only saved the poultry industry from getting affected, but also prevented an atmosphere of fear from being created among the citizens. At present, the threat of bird flu is considered to be limited only to the zoo. But a special monitoring team has been deployed there too, so that there is no chance of infection.

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May 28, 2025

Kanpur news: The threat of bird flu is increasing in Kanpur Zoo, now lioness Uma has stopped eating; sample sent to Bhopal for examination

Kanpur: The threat of bird flu still remains in Kanpur Zoo. Bird flu was confirmed after the death of Pataudi, a lion brought from Gorakhpur. After this, the death of two more birds increased the concern, due to which Kanpur Zoo has been closed till June 10. The threat of bird flu is increasing in the city's Kanpur Zoo. In view of the possibility of infection, the zoo administration has completely closed the zoo for visitors till June 10. At the same time, now the news of lioness Uma's health deteriorating and her not eating for two days has made the situation more serious.

Apart from lioness Uma, the zoo administration has taken samples of lion Ajay, lioness Nandini and lion cub Shankar and sent them for examination to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal. Everyone's health is being monitored. Fear increased after Pataudi's death. A few days ago, the lion Pataudi died due to bird flu. After this, a peacock was found dead in the zoo's jungle safari area, and then a surkhab bird also died in the zoo premises. Now when the health of lioness Uma has deteriorated, the officers are shocked.

Safety protocols related to bird flu
The protocol is exposed, the zoo administration admits the mistake The most shocking thing is that the safety protocols related to bird flu were not followed when the lion Pataudi was brought to Kanpur Zoo. Neither the keepers were wearing masks, nor did the rest of the staff take any precautions. The zoo administration has also accepted this negligence. Officials said that Pataudi was brought on the basis of the doctors of Gorakhpur and the transportation report. When the doctors of Kanpur made their report, no one advised that the lion be sent back. That is why his treatment was started here.

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May 28, 2025

Kanpur: Bird flu not confirmed in many wildlife, lake, pond of the zoo

Bird flu has not been confirmed in many wildlife, lakes and ponds of the zoo. The report of 11 samples sent to IVRR Bareilly by the Central Zoo Authority came negative on Wednesday. Now the report of the National Institute of Advanced Animal Diseases, Bhopal is awaited.

On May 21, a five-member team of the Central Zoo Authority came to the zoo for investigation. It included Joint Director of Department of Animal Husbandry Delhi Dr. Vijay Kumar Tewatia, Senior Scientist of National Institute of Advanced Animal Diseases Bhopal Dr. Manoj Kumar, Wildlife Head of IVRI Bareilly Dr. M Pawade and Scientist Dr. M Karikalan, Senior Scientist of Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun Dr. Karan Jain. The team collected samples from wildlife as well as from lakes, ponds, tanks made for wildlife to drink water and other places where water collects. These were sent to Bareilly and Bhopal labs for testing.

The report of 11 samples from Bareilly has come negative, which included water and wildlife samples. The report has brought a lot of relief. However, the final report is yet to come from Bhopal lab. As soon as it arrives, the danger can be considered to be less. - Shraddha Yadav, Director Zoo

https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/kanpur/kanpur-bird-flu-not-confirmed-in-many-wildlife-lake-pond-of-zoo-2025-05-28

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Wed, 28 May 2025

Bird Flue In Gorakhpur: Gorakhpur Zoo is now closed till June 3, this decision has been taken regarding opening it- know when it will open

Gorakhpur Zoo Closed: Director Vikas Yadav said that the zoo will remain closed for visitors from May 28 to June 3. All the infected animals are undergoing treatment. Their condition is fine now. On Monday, samples of infected animals as well as other animals have been sent to Bhopal. The zoo will be opened only after two negative reports come in a week.

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May 29, 2025
Leopard cubs infected with bird flu in Gorakhpur zoo: Both one-month-old cubs in isolation, being fed mineral water

Two leopard cubs have been found infected with bird flu in Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur. Both the cubs are being treated in isolation. According to doctors, the cubs have weak immunity due to their young age.

These cubs were rescued from Balrampur a month ago. At that time they were one month old and were separated from their mother. Their immune system became weak due to not getting mother's milk.
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Due to the possibility of infection in water, mineral water is being given to carnivorous animals on the instructions of Minister of State for Forest and Environment Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena.

https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/news/leopard-cubs-in-gorakhpur-zoo-infected-with-bird-flu-135125450.html

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Bird flu report came negative from Bareilly IVRI: Kanpur Zoo's Babbar lions Ajay and Shankar are negative, lioness has not eaten food for 4 days

The bird flu report in many wildlife, lakes and ponds of Kanpur Zoo has come negative. The zoo administration has heaved a sigh of relief after the report of 11 samples sent by the Central Zoo Authority to IVRI Bareilly came negative. Now the report of the National Institute of Advanced Animal Diseases, Bhopal is awaited.
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11 bird flu negative reports have come in the report sent from Kanpur Zoo. In them, two lions Ajay and Shankar as well as one bird have been reported bird flu negative.
Report of pond water and soil is negative... Samples of water and soil of the lake inside the zoo were sent for testing, their reports have also been found negative.
Report of meat and fish is also bird flu negative... Samples of meat and fish which are given as food to the wild animals were also taken which were sent for testing. Report of meat and fish has also been found bird flu negative.
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There is no improvement in the eating habits of female lioness Uma... Female lioness Uma did not eat food on Monday and Tuesday in Kanpur Zoo. After this, the zoo administration expressed concern and took her samples and sent them for testing. Even after four days, there has been no improvement in her eating habits. A team of veterinarians is taking care of female lioness Uma with full protocol.

The zoo administration is still waiting for 23 tests... Samples were also sent to Bhopal by the zoo administration for testing, the Kanpur zoo administration is still waiting for those reports. Kanpur Zoo Director Shraddha Yadav has said that the test report will come from Bhopal soon.

The protocol related to bird flu infection will be completed in this way to open the zoo... Regarding opening the zoo, Shraddha Yadav said that all the protocols related to bird flu will be completed. The reports of the samples of wild animals sent have not come yet. In the protocol of bird flu, samples of wild animals are sent, the decision to open will be taken only after getting negative reports twice in an interval of 15 days, looking at the condition of the wildlife.

https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/kanpur/news/bird-flu-report-bareilly-ivri-came-negative-kanpur-zoo-babbar-lions-ajay-shankar-negative-135125522.html