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  Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur: 4,400 chickens killed, surveillance intensified

  India | March 25, 2026 9:23 IST

  Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh: Following the confirmation, District Collector Sanjay Agrawal issued immediate directives for containment and prevention under the Revised Action Plan for Prevention and Containment of Avian Influenza (2021), an official statement said.

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  China records first H3N8 bird flu death I Should India need to worry?

  World | April 12, 2023 9:14 IST

  Notably, the virus was first traced in North American waterfowl in 2002. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals.

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  Maharashtra: After Thane, bird flu detected at poultry farm in Palghar

  India | February 20, 2022 10:36 IST

  The outbreak of bird flu in Vasai has raised concerns among poultry traders. Last week large numbers of chicken died in different parts of the city.

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  H5N8 bird flu strain reported in Italy

  World | December 18, 2014 9:01 IST

  Rome: Highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu strain was reported at a turkey farm in northern Italy, media reported on Wednesday.The outbreak was "ascertained" by local health authorities at the farm, which is located near the