Avian Influenza – Nepal

DATE: May 30, 2018

LOCATION: Tarkeshwor municipality, Lambagar, Kathmandu, Bagmati

DETAILS: Ducks reared in backyard system started to show torticollis and greenish white diarrhea and died. Dead ducks were disposed of properly. A total of 5,393 ducks, 3,720 eggs and 250 kg feed have been destroyed and disposed of by the Rapid Response Team. Stamping out operations, cleaning and disinfection, sealing of infected premises have been completed. Post operation surveillance outside the containment area is ongoing.

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