Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday extended the ban on import of poultry by four more days as bird flu has rapidly spread in various states of India.
“In continuation of the government order no 09-ASH of 20121 dated 07-01-2021 and in the exercise of the powers conferred under contagious Disease Act, 2009, the ban imposed on import of live birds including poultry and unprocessed poultry meat for any purpose into J&K shall continue to remain operative till January 18,” reads an order.
“The decision will be reviewed based on the evolving situation,” the order by Navin K Choudhary, Principal Secretary to JK administration, added.
The order comes as the administration continues to maintain that there is no case of bird flu or avian influenza in the JK so far even as urged people not to panic or stop using poultry products.
The administration has already issued an advisory to poultry owners and dealers for the prevention of the spread of the disease.
The advisory, issued by the Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department to stakeholders, directed the poultry farmers to improve bio-security measures in the farms and not allow any artificial ponds, small water bodies inside and around the farm premises which may attract wild birds and is a risk to the poultry.
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