Bird flu confirmed in Kerala's Kuttanad region, culling of birds ordered in affected parts

Fresh cases of bird flu have been confirmed in the Kuttanad region of Kerala. Response teams have been formed for culling birds in affected areas.

Authorities have confirmed fresh cases of bird flu in Allapuzha's Kuttanad region in Kerala and rapid response teams have been formed for culling hens and ducks in affected areas.

The fresh cases were confirmed in the Thakazhy panchayath Kuttanad region in Alappuzha district after samples were sent to Bhopal's National Institute of High Security Animal Disease after thousands of ducks raised by a farmer were found dead.