VIJAYAWADA: Following the outbreak of bird flu in states including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, Andhra Pradesh government has sounded an alert, asking officials to keep a close watch on migratory birds and poultry for any symptoms of the disease.
Any unusual mortality is to be immediately reported to authorities concerned for initiating necessary action.
Forest authorities are keeping close watch on migratory birds in all protected areas regions where birds congregate in large numbers, like Kolleru, Coringa, Pulikat, Telineelapuram, Telukunchi, Nelapattu, Uppalapadu and other places. They are particularly watching out for symptoms like tilting of head, paralysis and tremors.
As avian influenza spreads fast, forest authorities have directed all divisional forest officers to keep a close watch on bird sanctuaries, wetlands and other places where birds gather in large numbers.
Nearly 6-7 lakhs birds of 150 to 200 species migrate from parts of Siberia, Central…