In Vanaparthi district, a large number of chickens have died.

Hyderabad: In Vanaparthi district, the situation is similar to that in Andhra Pradesh. A large number of chickens have died in the district. Nearly 1,500 chickens died due to bird flu in the areas of Madanapuram and Atmakuru in Vanaparthi district. In the wake of this, the collector has instructed to halt chicken sales. Veterinary officers inspected the chicken sheds and collected samples.

In Vanaparthi district, thousands of chickens collapsed instantly and died at their standing place. Concerned about the deaths, veterinary doctors sprang into action. On Thursday, over 1,000 out of 5,000 chickens at a poultry farm in Pinnancharla village perished. The chickens falling dead suddenly has created panic among poultry farm operators. Veterinarian Ramesh mentioned that other chickens in the farm are also likely to die. He revealed that samples have been sent to a lab to find out the cause of death. Until the lab report is received, protective measures are being implemented around the poultry farm.

Thousands of chickens have died. In the last few days, bird flu has caused an uproar in Telangana. Thousands of chickens are dying daily. Recently, in the state, a shocking incident occurred when 4,000 chickens died at once due to bird flu. Shiva Kesha Reddy, a farmer from Konnuru village in Madanapuram Mandal of Vanaparthi district, owns a poultry farm with a capacity of about 5,550 chickens. Of those, 4,000 chickens have recently died.

Veterinary officials are taking this incident very seriously. Given the mass deaths of chickens in Vanaparthi district, they have advised the public to remain alert. Poultry farm owners have been urged to take necessary precautions and immediately inform the authorities if any suspicious symptoms appear. Considering the consequences of bird flu, the district collector has ordered a temporary ban on the sale of chicken. Additionally, regular inspections are being conducted to prevent the sale of dead chickens in local markets. Veterinary experts have advised the public to follow the officials’ instructions to avoid panic.

As bird flu cases are being reported in Telangana, the government has issued instructions for other districts to remain vigilant. Poultry farms have been advised to take proper security measures and poultry industries must strictly follow the guidelines. The government has already set up special medical teams in the affected regions. Lab tests are being conducted to investigate the actual cause of the chicken deaths. Information suggests that temporary regulations may be imposed on chicken trade across the state.

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