Guwahati, Dec 11: Bird flu has further spread to new areas of Assam with Dibrugarh, Goalpara and Bongaigaon districts coming under its grip.
Cases of bird flu virus attack on poultry was detected in the municipal ward number six of Dibrugarh town, about 400 km from Hajo near Guwahati.
The virus of the dreaded avain influenza was first detected in Hajo of lower Assam's Kamrup (Rural) district early this month.
Later the virus was also found at state Veterinary Department-run Khanapara Central Seed Rearing Farm of the Veterinary Department here, Nilibari village of Chirang district and Jalah village of Kamrup (Rural) district. The virus has also spread to Nalbari, Barpeta and Baksa districts, sources said.
Meanwhile, prohibitory orders banning sale, purchase of poultry and eggs either cooked or raw has been imposed in Guwahati and Kamrup (Metro) district which comprises Guwahati and adjoining areas.
Culling of poultry, ducks and other birds has been continuing in the affected districts with over 1.5 lakh birds been killed so far. Mopping up and sprinkling of disinfectants have been continuing, sources said.
Migratory birds and movement of infected birds may have caused the rapid spread of the disease, sources added.
Cases of bird flu virus attack on poultry was detected in the municipal ward number six of Dibrugarh town, about 400 km from Hajo near Guwahati.
The virus of the dreaded avain influenza was first detected in Hajo of lower Assam's Kamrup (Rural) district early this month.
Later the virus was also found at state Veterinary Department-run Khanapara Central Seed Rearing Farm of the Veterinary Department here, Nilibari village of Chirang district and Jalah village of Kamrup (Rural) district. The virus has also spread to Nalbari, Barpeta and Baksa districts, sources said.
Meanwhile, prohibitory orders banning sale, purchase of poultry and eggs either cooked or raw has been imposed in Guwahati and Kamrup (Metro) district which comprises Guwahati and adjoining areas.
Culling of poultry, ducks and other birds has been continuing in the affected districts with over 1.5 lakh birds been killed so far. Mopping up and sprinkling of disinfectants have been continuing, sources said.
Migratory birds and movement of infected birds may have caused the rapid spread of the disease, sources added.