Bird Flu Alert in Andhra Pradesh: High Vigilance in Annamayya, Chittoor Districts

• Andhra Pradesh intensifies surveillance and containment measures due to bird flu concerns in Annamayya and Chittoor districts.
• Suspected cases in Sadum mandal, Annamayya district, led to rapid action teams deploying for culling and disinfection.
• Monitoring extended to Chittoor district after unexplained bird deaths; samples sent to Bhopal for testing.
• Animal Husbandry Department advises poultry farmers on biosecurity and reporting unusual bird deaths.
• Government assures properly cooked chicken and eggs are safe, urges hygiene and avoiding contact with sick birds.