The chicks were immediately destroyed after it was confirmed that they were brought from the Bhiju Poultry Farm in Budhiganga, Morang, an area infected with bird flu.
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To control the spread of bird flu infection in Koshi Province, more than 4,000 chicks illegally brought from the Sankhuwasabha restricted area have been seized and destroyed.
The district administration, security agencies, and the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Service Expert Center jointly seized 4,100 chicks brought in three vehicles. It was decided to destroy them immediately after it was confirmed that the chicks were brought from the Bhuju Poultry Farm in Budhiganga, Morang, a bird flu infected area.
According to Himalaya Pokhrel, head of the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Service Expert Center, the chicks worth more than 300,000 rupees were destroyed, prioritizing public health safety. 'A strict decision has been taken without making any compromises as there is a high risk of spreading the infection,' he said.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bird Flu Disease Control Committee, convened by Acting Chief District Officer Ghangri Lama. High alert has been adopted as the infection has been confirmed in Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari, out of the 14 districts of Koshi Province.
The committee has issued a strict warning not to transport livestock from restricted areas. It has also stated that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules as per the law.
The Animal Service Expert Center has urged farmers and businessmen to take special precautions and not to bring chickens and poultry products from restricted areas. Pokharel said that awareness and cooperation of all stakeholders are essential to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like bird flu.
