1559 birds culled
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 14, 2012:
A total of 1,559 poultry birds that have been affected with H1N1 virus or bird flu have been culled in Williamnagar town of East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya by the Rapid Respose Team, official sources said in Shillong today.
On the first day, 561 affected fowls belonging to the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary farm were culled after all the details of the culling preparations have been minutely followed.
On the second day, 998 affected fowls belong to private farms were culled bringing the total of culled to 1559, MeghalayaAnimal Husbandry and Veterinary Director, L.Lyngwa told The Sentinel, adding that the number offawls that have been culledtoday is yet to be received.