Bird flu in Rupandehi

BHAIRAHAWA: Authorities have confirmed bird flu virus at Pokharvindi in Rupandehi. The virus was detected at the Bhatapurhawa-based Laxmi Poultry Farm owned by Santa Kumar Yadav. More than 200 fowls and 50 kilograms of chicken feed were destroyed on Saturday following the confirmation of flu after samples of dead chicken tested positive, said Dr Laxman Dhakal, chief of the District Livestock Office, Bhairahawa. The lab test was carried out after 120 chickens died in the farm. Earlier, the bird flu virus was reported at Lakhanautiya VDC-based Sandip Poultry farm belonging to Dirganarayan Yadav. More than 4000 fowls were culled in the firm http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Bird+flu+in+Rupandehi+&NewsID=374354