Poultry import from Nepal banned after bird flu reports

BAHRAICH: Import of poultry goods from Nepal has been banned here following reports of bird flu in some parts of the country.

Avian influenza or bird flu has been confirmed in Nepal's Etahari nagar palika and Koshi districts following which import of poultry products for the next six months has been banned as a precautionary measure, District magistrate Selva Kumari J said today.

Besides, the animal husbandry department and veterinary officials have been asked to maintain special alert in the rural areas, Selva said.