Bird Flu Hits Patna: Is Chicken Safe for Holi? Experts Advise Caution

• Bird flu confirmed in Patna, leading to closure of Patna Zoo and destruction of thousands of chickens and eggs.
• Amid Holi, concerns rise about chicken consumption; expert Dr. Kaushalendra Kumar assures properly cooked chicken is safe.
• Poultry farmers urged to implement strict bio-security, restrict outsider entry, and use immunity-boosting medicines.
• Thoroughly cook chicken at 70°C or higher and boil/cook eggs completely to eliminate infection risks.
• Migratory birds identified as a primary cause for bird flu spread in Bihar, particularly from January to March.