Bird flu in Bhairahawa 

BHAIRAHAWA: 

After Chitwan and Rupandehi, bird flu cases have been reported in Bhairahawa on Thursday. Laxman Dhakal, chief of the District Livestock Office, Rupendehi, said the virus has been confirmed at Sandip Poultry Farm, after samples collected from the farm tested positive. The farm belongs to Dirganarayan Yadav at Pokharvindi VDC. Dhakal said four fowls were culled in the farm. More than 200 poultry farms are registered in the district. He said an awareness programme against bird flu needs to be conducted in the district. 

Source: The Himalayan Times 

April 25th , 2013