Preventing Bird Flu

How to Prevent Bird Flu?

1 keep chickens “roofed in” so that they do not come in contact with wild or migratory birds.
2 Do not let chickens mix with other bird species such as ducks.
3 Suspect bird flu if chickens suddenly fall sick and start dying rapidly.

Immediately inform the concerned local authorities and the animal
Husbandry department.
If bird flu is confirmed: cooperate with the local authorities in culling
of chickens. Dead chickens should be disposed off safely.
Protect yourself and all workers in poultry farms by covering the nose
and mouth with a mask, and eyes with goggles.
Do not allow ANY chickens or eggs to be taken out from poultry
farm. Destroy all eggs.
Do not carry chickens from an infected poultry farm to your home for
cooking.
Disinfect boots or shoes before entering or leaving a poultry farm.
Keep children away from chickens.
Wash your hands properly if you come in contact with sick or dying
chickens, or with objects that may have been contaminated by the
birds, such as soil, cages, eggs.
If you are engaged in culling operations, it may be advisable for you
to take antiviral oseltamivir as a prophylactic measure.
If someone in your family develops fever, body aches or running noselike
symptoms, contact nearest health centre or doctor.