In Jharkhand are dying crow, fear of epidemic

In Jharkhand are dying crow, fear of epidemic


BejenchhapenNovember 30, 2011Indo - Asian News Service
Ranchi. Cities and towns in Jharkhand in the last two weeks due to a mysterious disease has killed a large number of crows. State government officials to the people not to touch dead birds, because it may increase the risk of outbreaks of avian viruses. Jharkhand Animal Husbandry Department (Aacdi) issued by the local press ads or bury him not to touch the dead crows and have asked them to notify authorities.
A. Director of Animal Husbandry Department. Yes.
Of Jharkhand Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Khuti, Sahebganj and dead crows have been found in large numbers in other districts. Health officials fear the death of crows is caused by avian viruses H-5 and H-1.A health official told IANS, "crows should stay away from humans. If the virus enters the human body, it is endemic."  http://hindi.in.com/latest-news/news/Crows-Are-Dying-In-Jharkhand-1275592.html