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10-km area declared alert zone around infected farm; Four check-posts set up to prevent movement of poultry

H5 bird flu has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide

The department said the situation is being closely monitored and urged the public to follow official advisories and avoid spreading unverified information.

According to officials, all birds housed inside the Vedanthangal aviary are currently healthy, with no signs of distress.

According to the protocol, poultry birds, feed and eggs will be destroyed within the 'infected zone' and their movement will be completely banned.

High-level district medical teams and Animal Husbandry Department staff have been deployed in the field to control the situation and prevent public panic.