Bird flu havoc in Ranchi: About 2,196 birds including 1,745 chickens were killed
Bird flu havoc in Ranchi: About 2,196 birds including 1,745 chickens were killed at Hotwar, a government poultry farm in Ranchi, 1697 eggs were also destroyed, officials said that the presence of H5N1 was found in their samples. It is a type of avian influenza A virus, which causes disease in birds.
The bird flu cases reported in Jharkhand have scared the state government. flu cases have been found in Ranchi’s government poultry farm Hotwar, after which the Jharkhand government has come into alert mode.
Amid the outbreak of bird flu in Ranchi, two doctors and six staff members of the regional poultry farm in Hotwar have been quarantined in Ranchi’s JSIA building. According to officials, the JSIA government building has been converted into a bird flu ward. A team of medical experts from Ranchi has taken samples of the infected people.
Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar Sinha told news agency ANI that bird flu has been confirmed in Ranchi. As soon as the flu was confirmed, a series of actions started under the guidelines mentioned in the Ministry of Animal Husbandry. The first action is a complete ban on the sale and purchase of all birds within a radius of one kilometer of the epicenter of the earthquake.
Officials said that the presence of H5N1 was found in their samples. It is a type of avian influenza A virus, which causes disease in birds.
What is bird flu?
- Bird flu is also called avian influenza, which is a viral infection. It spreads from birds to birds and can prove fatal for most birds.
- According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu usually spreads to domestic birds through wild birds. The CDC says that this virus attacks the intestines or respiratory systems of birds and makes them sick. In many cases, it also causes the death of birds.
- This virus also spreads like a common virus. CDC says that the virus can spread through the saliva, liquid coming out of the nose, or feces of the infected bird. In such a situation, when another bird comes in contact with it, it can also get infected.
Can it spread to humans as well?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Bird Flu or avian flu is a type A influenza virus, which can infect humans as well as animals. When a human comes in direct contact with an infected bird, then the risk of him getting infected with bird flu also increases.
According to the CDC, till now there have been very few cases of humans getting infected with bird flu, but humans can also get infected with bird flu. The most dangerous virus of bird flu is H5N1, the chances of death of most people increase when infected with H5N1.
Preventive Measures
To minimize the risk of bird flu transmission, it is crucial to follow certain preventive measures:
- Avoid direct contact with sick or dead birds.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling poultry or visiting poultry farms.
- Cook poultry products, such as eggs and meat, thoroughly before consumption.
- Keep poultry areas clean and maintain good hygiene practices.
- Report any unusual bird deaths to the local authorities.
It is also important for the local authorities to continue their efforts in monitoring and controlling the outbreak. Regular testing of poultry farms and wild bird populations can help identify and contain the virus before it spreads further.
Conclusion
The bird flu outbreak in Ranchi serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by avian influenza. While the current outbreak is concerning, it is essential to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the transmission of the virus. By following proper hygiene practices and reporting any unusual bird deaths, we can collectively work towards minimizing the impact of bird flu on both birds and humans.
