Tamil Nadu Avian Flu Alert

The India — Tamil Nadu government has sounded a high alert following widespread crow deaths, raising concerns about a potential avian influenza outbreak. The India — Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries, along with the Norway — Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, have issued comprehensive advisories. These advisories mandate stringent biosecurity measures for poultry farmers and wild bird handlers, urge the public to follow safety protocols, and seek medical attention for flu-like symptoms. Surveillance has been intensified for crows, migratory birds, and commercial poultry, with new protocols banning field autopsies and directing carcasses to designated diagnostic labs. Dead birds must be burnt or buried deep to prevent infection spread, and the public is urged to report unusual bird deaths to prevent zoonotic spillover to humans. Special surveillance is ordered at live bird and wet markets, and movement of poultry products is restricted in border areas.