Sunday, December 7, 2008

Bird flu check at Jiri

Source: The Sangai Express / Jacob Panmei

Jiribam, December 07 2008: Following detection of bird flu cases in neighbouring State Assam, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry has opened a check gate at Jiri bridge to check the transportation of poultry products from Assam to Manipur.

Deputy Director of Jiri Veterinery office, Dr S Thoiba said that precautionary measures have been taken up by banning transportation of poultry products from Assam to Manipur.

He also said that the department has been assisted by ADC Jiri and Jiri Police in the said drive

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