West Bengal Minister for Animal Resources Development Anisur Rahman has revealed that almost 42 lakh ducks were culled in the state after the outbreak of bird flu in the state early this year.
“While 5 lakh families bore the financial loss due to the disease, the total loss stood at Rs 350 crore,” the minister said, adding that the state government spent Rs 47 crore, while the Centre gave Rs 24 crore. to combat the disease.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
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