Avian flu outbreak at state poultry facility near Bengaluru; 7,444 birds culled
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
H5N1 avian influenza outbreak at a state poultry training facility in Mathkuru village, north Bengaluru, led to culling of 7,444 birds and 14,788 eggs on April 15. The facility tested positive on April 14. Karnataka health authorities declared the village an infected zone with rapid response teams deployed for assessment and surveillance.
Key Entities
H5N1 avian influenzaBengaluruMathkuru villageKarnataka health departmentState Poultry and Training CentreNational Institute of High Security of Animal Diseases, Bhopal