Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

Anti-bird flu warriors grope in the dark
Published: Thursday, Nov 1, 2012, 8:28 IST
By Nirad Mudur | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA


The confirmation of avian influenza among the birds housed at Central Poultry Development Organisation & Training Institute (CPDOTI) in Hesaraghatta near here has only worsened the situation, with fears of it leading to a further outbreak among birds and ? in a more scary scenario ? among humans too.

This is because while confirming that the samples of chickens, ducks and emus had tested positive for avian influenza, the scientists at the High Security Animal Disease Laboratory (HSADL) in Bhopal have not been able to identify precisely whether the virus infecting the CPDOTI birds is a mutation or not. Nor have they been able to determine how rapidly this virus can infect humans, or even the pace of disease spread among birds.

The situation is scary because as per scientists at HSADL who preferred to remain anonymous, a year ago a dangerous mutation of the H5N1 virus (the virus that causes avian flu) had occurred in July-August 2011.
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http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anti-bird-flu-warriors-grope-in-the-dark_1758688

Culling operations on in Hesaraghatta
TNN | Nov 1, 2012, 06.14AM IST

BANGALORE: Some 19,235 chickens, 13,342 ducks, 369 emus, one ostrich and 11,939 eggs were culled till Wednesday at the Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO), Hesaraghatta, where an outbreak of bird flu was declared last week.

The birds have been culled and disposed of as per guidelines , the animal husbandry department said. The sanitization process of sheds and pens in which the birds were housed is in progress.

Surveillance work in the 10-km radius within the bird flu epicentre is also on.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...s-on-in-Hesaraghatta/articleshow/17042072.cms

Avian Flu in Karnataka hits poultry exports


KOCHI | AHMEDABAD: As the poultry industry is rocked by yet another avian flu attack in Karnataka, major companies and states are taking precautionary measures fearing a ban on sales and exports.

Kerala has imposed a ban on poultry products from Karnataka. The disease has occurred when the industry is gearing up for peak winter consumption in India and overseas.

The birds have been culled in the Central Poultry Development Organisation, near Bangalore, where the avian flu was detected among turkeys, ducks and emus. "Our egg exports are just recovering from a ban imposed by the Middle East when the last incident of avian flu occurred over a year ago. From 300 containers a month, it had hit a low of 50,'' said PV Senthil, secretary of Livestock and Agri Farmers Trade Association.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...hits-poultry-exports/articleshow/17042027.cms

Flu scare sees chicken smuggled to Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31, 2012, DHNS
Chicken smuggling from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to Kerala has become rampant in the wake the latter banning the poultry, eggs and related products from other states for fear of bird flu (avian influenza) at the Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO) at Hesaraghatta near Bangalore.

The vehicles carrying chicken from these states now take unguarded by-roads at the state borders to enter the most lucrative chicken market in the country.

On Tuesday night alone, 30 chicken-laden trucks from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu entered the state through porous Gopalapuram in the Palakkad district, said a leading chicken dealer in the state on the condition of anonymity. He confirmed that similar operations are taking places at other border districts such as Idukki, Thiruvananthapruam and Kollam.

With the ban, police and other agencies are more vigilant at all 18 check posts in the state and are sending back chicken and egg carrying vehicles. On Wednesday, five trucks with eggs coming to Kerala from Namackkal, the major egg producing centre in Tamil Nadu, had to return as they were not permitted to enter the state.
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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/289260/flu-scare-sees-chicken-smuggled.html

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_experts-debunk-migratory-birds-theory_1758889

Experts debunk migratory birds theory
Published: Thursday, Nov 1, 2012, 15:50 IST
By Aishhwariya Subramanian | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

The hunt for the elusive cause of the avian influenza outbreak at Central Poultry Development Organisation & Training Institute (CPDOTI) on Tuesday saw officials of animal husbandry department blaming migratory birds for carrying the virus. But ornithologists have debunked the theory despite animal husbandry officials stating that the Hesaraghatta Lake close to CPDOTI facility which attracts migratory birds was the culprit for the outbreak...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

Poultry products lie on Kerala border
V Senthil Kumaran, TNN | Nov 2, 2012, 05.42AM IST

COIMBATORE/ NAMAKKAL: State agriculture minister and chief secretary spoke to their Kerala counterparts to allow poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu transport chicken and eggs to markets in the neighbouring state.

Poultry farmers and exporters, largely centered in and around Namakkal, are facing a major crisis ever since Kerala, a major market, imposed a ban on poultry products from TN after reports of outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu in Bangalore earlier this week. Stocks have piled up in Namakkal resulting in severe loss for the farmers. Kerala's decision to close the border for chicken and eggs has deprived the farmers of not only a large market but also severely affected exports to Gulf countries though Kochi port. Reports of the bird flu outbreak have also led to fall in domestic consumption across Tamil Nadu.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...lie-on-Kerala-border/articleshow/17056436.cms

Govt deploys officials on damage-control mission to Kerala
TNN | Nov 2, 2012, 04.00AM IST

BANGALORE: With Kerala banning poultry from Karnataka following the outbreak of avian flu at Central Poultry Development Organization in Hesaraghatta, the government here despatched a team from the animal husbandry department to figure out ways to ensure the ban is lifted.

The Karnataka government plans to revive the poultry industry in the city which has faced losses following the outbreak of avian flu. Aravind Jannu, principal secretary, animal husbandry department, told TOI on Thursday: "We've started negotiations with our counterparts in the Kerala government to resume purchase from Karnataka and to tell them it's safe.''
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ol-mission-to-Kerala/articleshow/17055662.cms

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

11 chickens found dead outside CPDO

STAFF REPORTER


At least 11 chickens were found dead under unusual circumstances near the Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO) at Hesarghatta near here, raising fears of the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outside the CPDO where the outbreak of the avian flu has been notified by the Union government.

According to sources, 11 chickens of the 20 that Manikyappa Ramanna had in his farm in Hesarghatta were found dead, while three chicks and five hens belonging to Manjamma in Vinayakanagar were found dead on Saturday night.

Soon after hearing the news, sources said, veterinarians rushed to these spots and collected samples, which were sent to the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals (IAHVB) here.

?Samples have been sent to IAHVB. If the results prove that the birds died of avian influenza, we have to take more stringent action that could include culling of birds in the 10-km surveillance area,? Principal Secretary of Animal Husbandry Arvind Jannu told The Hindu. He said: ?We do not want to be liberal about the loss of business. If we are liberal, the result will be disastrous.?
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...outside-cpdo/article4066465.ece?ref=slideshow

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

Dead birds not infected

STAFF REPORTER

The results of the test conducted on the 11 chickens found dead near the Central Poultry Development Organisation has been negative for the highly patho-genic avian influenza (H5N1), according to CPDO sources.

The deaths reported from a private farm at Hessarghatta and from another place ? both in CPDO?s vicinity ? had sent alarm bells ringing and veterinarians had rushed to collect samples.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/dead-birds-not-infected/article4068281.ece?

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, India (OIE, October 26 2012): 1 New Poultry Outbreak, Karnataka

Advice like this could explain lots of the food poisoning cases observed in india... - Ro

Rs 6 cr lost daily: poultry traders
TNN | Nov 11, 2012, 06.05AM IST


BANGALORE: The poultry industry in Karnataka on Saturday claimed that they had suffered a Rs 6-crore loss every day due to the outbreak of the bird flu which they termed as "unnecessary panic".

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He also expressed concern about farmers committing suicide if the trend continues. "Even the turkey fowls can be eaten if properly cooked at 70 degree Celsius heat for 30 minutes. There is no need to panic as the wholesale merchants are purchasing directly from farmers,'' he added.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Avian flu scare: Price of chicken drops
Stanley Pinto, TNN | Nov 12, 2012, 05.17AM IST

MANGALORE: The prices of chicken, both live and meat, have dropped by almost 20%-30% in the coastal city following the avian flu scare, even though no cases have been reported from here so far.

Restaurants which procure meat daily are making a killing as they have not reduced prices and others who have annual contract say they cannot reduce as their rates are pre-fixed.

According to Lester D'Souza, managing partner of Souza Hatcheries, the prices started dropping about 20 days ago. "The rates have not gone back to the pre-Avian Flu scare days yet. This scare, coupled with un-liquidated stocks due to sealing of Kerala border added to the woes. Now the situation seems to be improving as prices have moved up marginally,'' he said.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ice-of-chicken-drops/articleshow/17187934.cms

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Ban on chicken from Karnataka lifted
TNN | Nov 20, 2012, 06.16 AM IST


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The [Kerala] state government has waived the ban imposed for transporting chicken from Karnataka. The ban imposed on the transport of chicken and related products following the bird flu outbreak a Hasargatta was lifted with immediate effect on Monday. However, there would be certain conditions the traders had to fulfil for brining chicken from Karnataka.

A press note issued by the animal husbandry department said each load should carry two copies of the certificates given by the district veterinary officer saying that the load was taken from a place unaffected by bird flu. Following the bird flu outbreak, the state has banned chicken from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. But, the ban on loads from Tamil Nadu was lifted earlier following request from the traders at Namakkal.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...rom-Karnataka-lifted/articleshow/17288764.cms