Sivasagar district administration bans entry of poultry

From our correspondent
JOYSAGAR, Dec 4: The Sivasagar district administration has banned the entry of poultry to Sivasagar district to prevent the spread of bird flue in Sivasagar district.
The precautionary step was taken at a meeting held at the at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office on Wednesday to discuss about the various aspects to prevent the occurrence of bird flue in the district.
The emergency meeting, which was presided over by NM Hussain, Deputy Commissioner, was held in view of the spread of bird flue in Hajo area of Kamrup district.
Hussain directed Dr Lalit Kalita, District Veterinary Officer, to keep the 27 rapid action groups on alert in the district so that they can swing into immediate action to undertake culling operations in the district in case of occurrence of bird flue in the district.
He also directed Dr Kalita and other veterinary officials to remain vigilant and to coordinate with the rapid action group in such situations.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed the gaon burha’s, VDP members and gaon panchayat members to remain alert in the event of occurrence of bird flue and to take immediate steps in such situations.
Hussain also directed Utpal Bora, Divisional Forest Officer, to form surveillance team in the district to ensure that people do not consume meat of migratory birds, which are believed to be carriers of the disease.
The veterinary department has set up a control room at the District Veterinary Office to provide information on bird flue. Public can call at 9435355900 to know more about the disease and to provide information about the occurrence of bird flue in the district.