Bird Flu Confirmed at Poultry Farm in Urlabari, Morang; Authorities Implement Control Measures

Bird flu has been confirmed at a layer chicken farm operating in Ward No. 8 of Urlabari Municipality, Morang. The municipality informed that the infectious bird flu was detected in sample tests after chickens raised at the farm started falling ill and dying.

Considering the risk of this disease spreading from birds to humans, the Municipal Disaster Management Committee has immediately urged all stakeholders to adopt various protective measures and remain vigilant. The municipality has completely banned the transportation of birds, meat, eggs, feed, and equipment from the affected area until further notice.

In an urgent notice issued by Mayor Gangaprasad Kharel, chicken farmers have been directed to prevent unnecessary entry of individuals into the farm and to mandatorily use disinfectants such as lime, phenol, sanitizer, or soap water at the entry and exit points. 

The general public has also been cautioned not to touch sick or dead birds and to pay special attention to personal hygiene. The municipality has requested that if chickens suddenly die or become unusually sick anywhere, the local ward office or the Livestock Service Branch be informed immediately.

The notice mentions that local markets and poultry shops will be regularly monitored by the concerned authorities, and suspected dead birds will be disposed of according to safety management standards to control the infection.