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Agriculture
Bird flu kills 2,500 country chickens at Anantapur farm in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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Around 2,500 native chickens died after a bird‑flu outbreak was confirmed at a poultry farm in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, according to The Times of India.
A poultry farm in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh reported the death of approximately 2,500 country chickens after a bird‑flu infection was detected. The loss was confirmed by farm officials who alerted local veterinary authorities. Bird flu, a highly contagious viral disease, poses a serious threat to poultry health and can spread rapidly among birds in close‑quarter rearing systems.
State veterinary officials have been notified and are expected to conduct sampling and containment measures to prevent further spread. The incident underscores the vulnerability of small‑scale farms to zoonotic diseases and the need for vigilant bio‑security practices.
The Times of India cited the farm's statement as the source of the figures. No human cases have been reported in connection with this outbreak, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
State veterinary officials have been notified and are expected to conduct sampling and containment measures to prevent further spread. The incident underscores the vulnerability of small‑scale farms to zoonotic diseases and the need for vigilant bio‑security practices.
The Times of India cited the farm's statement as the source of the figures. No human cases have been reported in connection with this outbreak, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.